Controls and Automation Engineer

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

• Review and execute electrical/automation capital projects and provide guidance to project teams to ensure equipment selected is in line with established platform standards (hardware, software revisions, documentation, drawings, etc.)
• Develop and maintain a backup strategy for PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.), DCS (DeltaV), HMIs, and other automation equipment in conjunction with established corporate procedures
• Responsible for performance, equipment reliability, and up-time percentage
• Develop, monitor, and maintain manufacturing network infrastructure (network, switches, firewalls, access points, etc.)
• Lead process improvement initiatives and organizational change to increase operational efficiencies.
•  Work with multi-functional teams to resolve quality problems and identify system issues.
• Develop ways to improve equipment designs, upgrades, and line efficiencies.
• Provide escalated technical process control support
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being executed.
• Establish standards and manage process control utilizing Six Sigma/Lean methodology
• Supports safety, energy, and environmental initiatives
• Supports team performance and creates a culture of employee engagement
• Provide leadership for optimal functioning and reliability of equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of common electrical codes/standards (NFPA 70E/497/499, NEMA, NEC, ISA 88/95, etc.)
• Ability to read/review/redline relevant electrical and P&ID drawings utilizing ISA symbology
• Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Ensure safety standards are always followed and improved wherever and whenever possible
• Professionally and systematically guide the refinement of the preventive maintenance function on electrical systems to maximize reliability
• Provide electrical designs for assigned projects, with an emphasis on support of electrical power distribution. This engineer supports multiple sites and multiple projects concurrently. Project deliverables include electrical and project estimates, electrical equipment specifications, power distribution and grounding design review, equipment and materials purchase requisitions, electrical drawings, construction bid packages, and qualification of electrical equipment, including electrical equipment includes medium and low voltage distribution and motors/pumps.
• Ensure the application of NFPA/NEC regulatory standards in conjunction with MilliporeSigma local and corporate standards
• Develop good working relationships with site personnel to ensure maintenance and project objectives are met, to anticipate and resolve technical difficulties, and to minimize any disruptive effect of maintenance/ projects on production
• Review/advise on creating and revising equipment standards across sites and ensuring critical spare parts are identified

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in direct manufacturing with an Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering role
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred), DCS (Emerson’s DeltaV preferred), and related process automation equipment such as VFDs, instrumentation, and discrete control devices is a strong plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chemical/pharmaceutical maintenance and/or project experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA (NEC) and NEMA codes
• Working knowledge of GMP standards
• Substantial engineering knowledge and experience in hazardous electrical area classification, PSM design requirements, and medium/low voltage electrical systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Member of appropriate professional body (e.g., IEEE)
• Self-motivated, responsible and team-oriented individual
• Full attention to plant and related safety standards and procedure

Pay Range for this position: $110,000-$165,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!