Description Overview

The Vision Engineer will provide technical and compliance support to pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations utilizing vision systems. This individual will help lead and assists in the successful development, implementation and completion of vision system and automation related projects across multiple site locations. Explore innovative and alternate solutions to meet business needs while providing a high level of customer service to operations to meet their objectives through timely, professional, and safe practices.

Scope of the Role

• Supports equipment purchases and modifications, which improve plant productivity or accommodate the manufacturing of new formulations or products.
• Works closely with others to ensure compliance with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations during the design, specification, qualification, validation, maintenance, and use of equipment systems.
• Completes capital and expense projects by meeting agreed upon timelines, scope, and budget, generated with Operations and Engineering, while managing and tracking project costs to complete projects on budget.
• Participates in the change management program to evaluate the impact of proposed activities on the validation status of control systems.
• Supports quality initiatives through CAPA activities as well as implementing new technology to solve previously unsolvable problems.
• Identifies areas of opportunity to improve production processes with an emphasis on detection capabilities and down time reduction.
• Work closely with other functional areas such as engineering, maintenance, operations, IT, and scheduling to implement changes and to investigate and resolve issues.
• Respond to emergencies and troubleshoot issues affecting day-to-day machine performance and efficiency.
• Design and implement new features and technologies to enhance machine operability, efficiency, safety, quality, and data tracking.
• Provide strategic plans to upgrade aging and obsolete systems.
• Review technical specifications of new equipment to ensure that automation hardware and software designs align with established standards.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of working with and troubleshooting Visions Systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software, and the ability to read and understand drawings, flowcharts, schematics, as it relates to system design documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean and Six Sigma processes preferred, including experience with the different continuous improvement techniques.
• Prior electrical troubleshooting skills preferred
• Flexible schedule with normal working hours of 7am – 4pm.
• Experience with computer system validation and change management in an FDA regulated environment.
• Experience and familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound decision making abilities, and ability to meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated self-confidence and ability to interface with multiple departments, consultants, and contractors.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting preferred.