Job Description

To our tech center in Prague and Pune, we are seeking innovative and proactive Tech Automation Specialist to join our Animal Health (AH) Manufacturing Value Team (MVT). The Automation specialist will serve as the technical subject matter expert supporting AH site automation teams. The role will support SCADA/Process Historian technical product capabilities.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the end-to-end implementation of new shopfloor products in-line with business needs:

Architect and develop SCADA, Process Data Historian engineering solutions and manage the technical deployment of the same at multiple manufacturing plants

Documentation of best practices, internal Knowledge Articles, and other communications

Participate and contribute to investigations of automation anomalies to prevent a recurrence

Understand and support all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations

Evaluate automated and information technology systems and develop strategies to optimize and ensure the quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade

Use their technical knowledge to assure the robust and efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems

Requirements (Education minimum requirements subject to change based on country)

2+ years’ experience of SCADA systems engineering & deployment – Ignition 8.1, Rockwell Factory Talk, Siemens, Wonderware. SCADA administration and configuration

Excellent understanding on SCADA/MES Ignition modules like Perspective, Vision Unlimited, Web Browser, Alarm Notification, SQL Bridge, Tag Historian, SQL Server, python scripting

Expertise in integration with OPC server products like Kepware

Experience with automation system architecture, design, start-up, and/or qualification

Develop on-demand reports, dashboards, etc. in PI System

PI-System performance optimization, monitoring system health, upgrades, etc.

Experienced problem solver/troubleshooter, skilled in root cause analysis

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent organizational skills to multi-task

Candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Strong analytical thinking and technical writing skills

Proficient in MS Office Platform and document storage systems

What we offer (The primary location is Czechia, benefits in other country may vary)

Exciting work in a talented team, global projects, international environment

Opportunity to gain experience and grow professionally within the company globally.

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern.

Pension and health insurance contributions

Internal reward system plus referral programme

5 weeks annual leave, five sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution.

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Requisition ID:R318601