Senior Automation Engineer - 5085

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

We empower and support our colleagues

We commit to client success at every turn

We have the courage to do the right thing

We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

Automation Engineer strong in IT/IT-centric systems to help with troubleshooting, detecting issues

Responsible for design and implementation of key automation aspects of an equipment project, often including PLC, vision, HMI programming.

Design of electrical panel(s)

Design and PLC programming (configuration of PLC program) on standard equipment/products

Lead and perform complex quality checks which require an intricate understanding of the machine control systems and operations

Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams

Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams

Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the automation engineering program

Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills

Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably

Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support

Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions

Manage change control authoring and execution

Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction

Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects

Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise

Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary

Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers

Requirements

Must be willing to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN

Must be willing to travel to multiple sites

Must have 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required

Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools

Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong attention to detail

GMP/Validation practices

Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)

Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities

Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment

ARS/AGV experience is a plus

Generate user requirement specifications for control systems

Able to make minor modifications to code and HMI graphics for smaller changes

Must be able to read logic and perform programming as well as update control system documentation

Contribute technical content to validation protocols on automation systems and perform execution of protocols

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$70,491 - $113,459

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.