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Hybrid Senior Engineer Manufacturing Controls at US Operating Unit

US Operating Unit · Austin, United States Of America · Hybrid

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Position Summary

Provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, customer service, and safety of Austin pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing process controls, suggest and evaluate controls improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provides project management to secure funding, plan and execute projects. Requests and leads capital projects to drive improvements. Leads complex aspects of multiple projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyzes, plans, organizes and completes projects of a very complex nature. Develops scope and provides creative solutions. Plans, organizes and conducts technical projects. Consolidates results of design elements of major projects for purpose of design review. Integrates subsystems and components in total systems design. Develops specifications from customer requirements.
  • Provides technical expertise (SME) for multiple equipment and machine control systems. Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Completes independent analysis to identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, and network/server improvements and cost savings. Uses creative approaches in solving complex problems.
  • Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems.
  • Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning and validation for equipment and control systems.
  • Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers.
  • Develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans.
  • Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicits input from senior level engineers.
  • Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all. Supervises others during project-specific activities. Trains new/current employees with respect to documentation, use of equipment, laboratory techniques and department procedures. Provides input on performance evaluations to area manager.
  • Delivers communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • Brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively; builds consensus.
  • Work on special projects as they arise.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

  • Programming skills: Rockwell, Factory Talk, WonderWare, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Zenon, 505 Workshop, or Lookout.
  • Has mastered best practices. Has an advanced understanding of engineering discipline.
  • Can assess what work supports the equipment strategy and make insightful recommendations regarding priorities.
  • Expert in your domain of expertise. Familiar in other areas of domain expertise within the team.

Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably Electrical engineering. Other engineering disciplines may also be considered: Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience required. Preferred experience: controls or automation engineering, developing machine and process control systems, in one of pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic industries.

Travel Requirements

  • Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • This is largely a sedentary role.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
  • Some work is performed in a clean room environment.
  • Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 lbs.

Company

Innovation, Impact, and Purpose.

Find Your Future Here.

We manufacture the critical IV solutions providers count on to deliver consistent, reliable care. Each product we make helps ensure patients receive the therapies they need without disruption.

When you work here, you become part of something bigger—a team dedicated to reliability and innovation. No matter the role, your work directly strengthens the healthcare supply chain and impacts patients nationwide.

We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions, all in pursuit of a mission that truly matters.

Join us and help shape the future of IV solutions.

EEO Statement:

Otsuka ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

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