Automation Engineer III

Job Title: Automation Engineer III

Location: Clayton ,NC-27520

Duration: 6 months (extension possibility)

Job Description:

PLC Programming:

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• Expertise in programming and debugging PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7-1500 preferred) used in warehouse automation systems.
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WCS:

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  Working knowledge of commercial or custom WCS platforms like Dematic iQ, Honeywell Intelligrated Momentum, Swisslog SynQ, or proprietary/custom systems.

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  Deep understanding of how WCS bridges warehouse management systems (WMS, such as SAP EWM) with physical warehouse automation (PLCs, SCADA, robots, conveyors, etc.).

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  Analyzing bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the WCS system, such as delays in routing, misaligned processes between WCS and WMS/automation layers.

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  Debugging task execution problems sent from EWM to the WCS or automation systems, ensuring proper routing of warehouse orders to equipment. EWM:

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  End-to-end experience with testing and commissioning Siemens PLC automation projects in a live warehouse environment tied to SAP EWM or another WMS.

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  Experience mapping or translating logical warehouse tasks (from WMS/EWM) into real-time equipment-level commands executed through the WCS.

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  Experience integrating SAP EWM or another WMS with automated warehouse technologies, such as robotics, AS/RS systems, sorters, palletizers, and conveyor systems.

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IT Skills:

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• Experience integrating automation systems with IT infrastructure, including Active Directory and cybersecurity best practices.
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AMR:

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• Skilled in integrating AMRs into warehouse automation systems, enabling real-time communication with WMS/WCS
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Pharma:

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  Familiarity with automation systems in regulated environments and understanding of GxP compliance, particularly Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP)P URPOSE:

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  Work with business stakeholders and/or project team and vendors to ensure process control systems for existing and/or new equipment and processes are in alignment with local and global standards.

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  Work with equipment vendors to spec equipment IFA's and requirements ensuring the equipment is ability to connect to and be used in local manufacturing meeting all requirements through people & equipment focus, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems

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  Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules

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  Operate as automation resource on projects that involve process control systems

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  Own self-development & initiative to understand the site process control systems

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  Adhere to the automation standards & implement the necessary changes to the automation-related specifications & maintenance plans

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  Support audits & inspections for process control systems

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  Utilize the appropriate clean?

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  tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management

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  Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation

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  Implement effective change management

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  Support Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects

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  Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures

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  Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

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  Other accountabilities, as assigned

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.

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  Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required:

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  May consider an Associates degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required

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  May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required

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  Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required

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  For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment a plus (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)

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  Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus

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  Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of engineering activities a plus

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  Ability to follow-up on results & revising the work plan for moderately complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams a plus

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  Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using clean Six Sigma methodologies a plus

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