Teva Automation Engineer 

Canada, Ontario 

366428497

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performs specialized activities related to design, commissioning, performance improvement, and troubleshooting of computer control assisted processing equipment.
• Provides and develops design/approval of hardware, software, and controls for computer assisted equipment.
• Evaluates/implements process control, process monitoring, data acquisition and other support requirements for manufacturing.(packaging constraints, utilities, sensors and controllers, vision based algorithm, equipment calibration)
• Implements software/hardware changes and upgrades, understands impact of actions to Manufacturing and Facilities and process.
• Implements modification/change control procedures and protocols.
• Programs PLC and HMI application for automated process equipment, capable of troubleshooting and demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
• Development of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Preventive Maintenance (PM’s), and calibration forms.
• Provides support to the calibration group and assists with the existing calibration program when required.
• Provides support to Project Engineers regarding related departmental activities specifically to process control and automation.
• Provides project management for all assigned projects and assignments.
• Prepares detailed capital project requests, equipment procurement specifications and vendor’s contracts as per overall guidelines.
• Coordinates with vendor for inspection and testing of new equipment, supervises the installation and commission of equipment.
• Provides all necessary inputs to the Qualifications Group for IQ/OQ/PQ of new equipment and facility.
• Ensure the system is operating as per qualified requirements and maintained in a robust state while conforming to our change management system.
• Meets all deadlines associated with projects as directed, including all reports and documentation as directed.
• Ensures Director of Engineering is kept up-to-date on project schedules.
• Conforms to the principles of cGMP and to conform to all relevant departmental and other company standard operating procedures.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values and demonstrates a strong and visible support of our values.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical/Electrical Engineering, or Technologist
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design/build/programming troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems.
• Professional Engineer licensed or in the process of being licensed
• Familiar with GMP, FDA, ISO requirements and Validation concepts and protocols.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills; must have proven hands on experience in PLC/HMI logic programming and troubleshooting systems in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge in automation technology (Cobots, Robots, Vision systems, AGV, automated warehouse)
• Strong knowledge of process control and machine automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of cGMP software quality system principles and sanitary equipment design requirements.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software. Cad design would be an added benefit.
• Strong communication skills.

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