Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Working Location: Congers, NY
We are open to candidates at both junior and experienced stages and
will level this role based on experience.

This position does not qualify for international relocation. 
All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

Improving Health through Science and Technology!  At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience.  Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry.  Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment.  Be You, Be Aptar! 

What You Will Do at Aptar Pharma:

Reporting directly to the Automation Supervisor or the Lead Automation Engineer. The Automation Engineer will be primarily engaged in the development, implementation, modification, and validation activities of the plant vision, control, motive, and communications systems.

What Aptar Pharma Is Looking For:

• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and LOTOTO.

• Programming and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Human Machine Interface/SCADA (HMI).
• Program and schematic version control and archiving.
• Vision systems maintenance, development, and optimization.
• Develop and design machine controls for automation machines, upgrades to our current standard machines, line modifications, and additions.
• Communication/Networking.
• Electric/Electronic Control Circuitry.
• Sensors, Encoders, and Instruments.
• Motors and Electronic Drives.
• Able to provide and assist with Technical Writing in English.
• Instructing Technicians and Mechanics.
• Specifying and reviewing technical aspects of contracts and projects.
• Provide support for all plant Automation, Process, and Robotic Systems.
• Support in validation activities and improvements.
• Support Lead Automation Engineer and Supervisor.

• Analyze technician-generated documents such as inventory usage and maintenance software to spot trends that could point to opportunities to solve long-term problems.

• Ability to work on multiple projects independently and as a team.

•  Flexibility to accommodate extended hours of work as per business requirement.           

What you will bring on the journey

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Engineering, Technical School or equivalent experience & ability.

Experience:

• Automation Engineer: At least three years of related experience.
• Junior Automation Engineer: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in an electrical role or working with computerized systems, such as an electrician or software technician in a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Detail oriented, rigorous, analytical, reactive and good interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work on complex machinery and systems within a pharmaceutical environment.
• An understanding of and ability to work with high-level computer technology.
• Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications, integration and design.

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $80,000 - $118,500 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

BE YOU, BE APTAR!

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information

Aptar Pharma, NA
250 Route 303 North
Congers, NY 10920
www.aptar.com

Improving Health through Science and Technology!