JOB TITLE
Automation Engineer
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
ACCOUNTABILITY
Manager, Engineering
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR
Sr. /Technician
PURPOSE OF JOB
Purpose of this position is to provide automation engineering leadership in meeting plant’s operational objectives. He shall lead automation projects including equipment upgrade, and assembly process productivity initiatives.
- Lead automation projects including equipment upgrade, and assembly process productivity initiatives.
- To spear head the automation initiatives to ensure the machine design, cycle time, project lead time and cost meet the requirements
- Provide automation engineering expertise by analyse production processes, develop automation solution and achieving equipment reliability and process capability.
- Manage optimal deployment of engineering resources and efficient use of the budget.
- Lead the validation activities and projects by providing necessary engineering support and resources.
- Plan and execute equipment upgrade by embarking on structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization.
- Work with cross functional teams to achieve equipment effectiveness and improve process capability through process enhancement and validation.
- Work with team to execute continuous improvement projects to minimize operational disruption and achieve productivity savings.
- Accountable for capital expenditure initiation and spending control
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all related safety regulations.
INTERACTION
Internal parties: Required to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.
External parties: · Required to communicate with other Argon Plants, Corporate / Regional/Businesses, suppliers subcontractors and government agencies as and when required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Minimum Degree in mechanical / Electrical engineering/ Material Science with 5-10 years’ experience in automation and assembly processes. Preferably from Medical device / Pharmaceutical industries.
Relevant Experience:
- Familiarization with assembly process, automation, tooling & fixtures designs are desired.
- Experience in project management; as well as validation are preferred.
- Knowledge on Automation machine design and PLC programming.
- Working knowledge on cGMP manufacturing setting
Others:
- Technical specialization in assembly/ automation process preferred.
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