Automation Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

The Automation Manager is responsible for the design, development, procurement, and integration of new equipment and electrical controls technologies as well as maintaining and upgrading existing technologies. These technologies will focus on improving Sharp’s manufacturing performance in the areas of quality, service, cost, operations efficiency, and minimizing unplanned equipment and facilities related downtime. In addition, the Automation Engineer is responsible for providing 24/7 coverage for troubleshooting of electrical and automation issues for equipment and facility systems and Implementing new manufacturing technologies that will improve production capabilities and reduce product cost is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide expertise in the latest related automation and control technologies

Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical equipment, facilities, components, and systems in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility

Maintain and support daily operations from an electrical and controls standpoint

Conduct analysis of existing manufacturing performance and identify areas of improvement / opportunities

Design and develop new technology strategies to address the manufacturing opportunities

Business case development and justification of new technology proposals and presentation of these plans to management groups

Concept to completion project management of identification, development, procurement, commissioning, and start-up of new technologies

Project management of the integration and start-up of the new manufacturing technologies ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the proper technical documentation

Ensure critical analysis of facilities, equipment and processes needed to support Sharp’s future position in the marketplace

Maintain a thorough technical knowledge of all production facilities’ capabilities and limitations

Organizational team development both internal and external to the department

Other duties as assigned

Regulatory Responsibilities

Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, and OSHA regulations, or otherwise as applicable

Carry out job duties and responsibilities in a manner which ensure the safety and well-being of employees, contractors and other individuals

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise contract services including BMS and OEM service

Facilitate training which builds technical competencies within the team

Experience

Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in a manufacturing facility specializing in electrical controls

Experience in programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC’s

Preferred: Knowledge of Rockwell Factory Talk Batch and Historian and experience with Building Automation Systems.

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or technical field (ME, EE)

Associates degree with equivalent experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong background in electrical controls, automation strategies, project management, organizational development, and a track record of implementing capital projects

Knowledge of Engineering software including AutoCAD, LabVIEW, RSLogix, Factory Talk Batch, Factory Talk Historian, Factory Talk View SE, Blue Mountain are desired

Knowledge of common materials, engineering methods, process controls and manufacturing systems

Proficient with data analysis and applied mathematics

Practical application of engineering principles, techniques, procedure and equipment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Business planning, resources allocation

Scheduling projects and the work of others

Managing construction activities

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently without constant or close supervision

Ability to build relationships and influence and/or enforce decisions with peers and management

Prioritizing and balancing work from multiple projects in parallel

Desire to learn and develop within the organization

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and stand for prolonged periods of time as required.

Ability to lift up to 50lb occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Ability to meet gowning requirements

Satisfactory audio-visual acuity

Gross and fine motor skills to manipulate tools

Full-time