About this 6502- Automation Engineer / Automation Engineer role at Verista, Inc.
Description
Verista’s 500 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
Overview:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience supporting, programming, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. This position will provide hands-on automation support for manufacturing systems and equipment, including PLC/HMI programming, system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation systems using Studio 5000
- Develop and support HMI applications using FactoryTalk Optix
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automated manufacturing equipment
- Support commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network-related issues
- Support integration of manufacturing equipment with site systems and ancillary equipment
- Perform source code review, updates, backups, and code management
- Support SQL/database-related activities associated with automation and manufacturing systems
- Assist with industrial network configuration, troubleshooting, and basic network administration
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, vendors, and OEM personnel to resolve equipment and automation issues
- Update technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered
- 2+ years of automation/controls engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and Studio 5000
- Experience with FactoryTalk Optix
- Working knowledge of SQL and databases
- Experience or working knowledge of network administration and industrial networking
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and external equipment vendors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing experience is a plus but not required
- Candidates from consumer products, high-speed manufacturing, packaging, or similar automated manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply
- Onsite work required in Indianapolis, IN
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.
*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
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 more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
