Ultimate Solutions is a trusted provider of packaging industrial automation, serialization, and regulatory compliance for the life science industries. For over 20 years, the Ultimate team has delivered proven results in hundreds of projects and thousands of service hours to global leaders in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and logistics sectors.

Description
The Senior Automation Engineer will support site automation control systems and manufacturing and utilities automation operations under an 8 hours per day, 7 days per week (8/7) support model. This service is intended to ensure continuous, reliable automation coverage aligned with manufacturing operations at the site.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve incidents related to PLCs, SCADA, DCS, OSI PI, communication interfaces, control system instrumentation, and networked automation manufacturing equipment.
• Provide onsite coverage during overnight operations, ensuring rapid response to alarms, system faults, and equipment failures.
• Perform root cause analysis for automation incidents and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as required.  Coordinate and /or perform replacement of parts as needed. 
• Execute and maintain the automation preventive maintenance (PM) agenda, ensuring scheduled tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Actively support automation project tasks, system upgrades, and improvements under the supervision of the Lilly Automation Engineer Representative and in alignment with site Quality Practices and Engineering standards.
• Provide support for validation activities, including execution of protocols, testing, protocols and CSV documentation authoring, and resolution of findings related to automation systems.
• Provide shift turnover communication and documentation including system status, incidents, corrective actions, preventive maintenance execution, and pending follow up items.
• Ensure compliance with all cGMP, safety, cybersecurity, training plan, data integrity, and site Quality Practices requirements.
• Occasional support during startup, shutdown, or special events may be requested with prior notice.

Education:

• BS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical) or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Requiremens/Sills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Automation support in GMP environments 
• Demonstrated experience with Rockwell, Siemens, PI systems, and Kepware. 
• Kneat experience required.
• References for at least three similar projects completed in the last 36 months
• Certifications: ISA 95, ISA 88, and GAMP 5 preferred

⚠️ Employment visa sponsorship is not available.
⚠️ Not open for Corp-to-Corp arrangements.
 
Ultimate Solutions Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.