Automation Engineer
Position Summary
Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.
Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture. The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Automation Engineer role. As an Automation Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation mission. You'll upgrade our manufacturing equipment software/controls systems, integrate new equipment, and build-out a manufacturing network including implementation of a Data Historian. You'll implement automation software platforms to boost operational metrics, enhance data integrity, and automate the cGMP data lifecycle. Reporting to the Associate Director of Process Engineering and Maintenance, you'll play a key role in our company's success and innovation.
This is a full-time position: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Onsite.
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.
The Role
Lead the implementation of our company's digitalization efforts and make a significant impact on our manufacturing processes
Develop User Requirement Specifications for new equipment and automation software platforms and help us modernize automation technologies
Manage medium-sized capital projects focused on digitizing equipment and integrating automation software, from budgeting and scoping to commissioning and beyond
Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for advanced equipment and partake in troubleshooting activities as needed to support operations
Manage the execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols for equipment onboarding, modification, and optimization
Coordinate with contractors and ensure they follow safe work practices and guidelines, while also providing guidance and support as needed
Collaborate with quality assurance and validation teams to ensure that equipment meets regulatory requirements and is validated appropriately
Participate in technical investigations for deviations, and work to implement corrective actions when necessary
Troubleshoot equipment downtime related to software and control system failures and be the first line of defense in ensuring minimal disruption to our operations
All other duties as assigned;
The Candidate
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required
2+ years of experience in the field is highly preferred
Capacity to understands advanced machine functionality (e.g. PLC’s, servo motors, controls, pneumatic function) is a must
Ability to clearly and accurately document technical processes, procedures, and results is highly desired
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer is required
Ability to work well with people of diverse cultures is a must.
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Why you should join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Community engagement and green initiatives
Generous 401K match
Company match on donations to organizations
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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