Description
We are seeking a Pharmacy Automation Engineer Lead Analyst to join our team. You will play a key role in maintaining and advancing sophisticated pharmaceutical filling and packaging technologies that help deliver medications accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Maximize the performance, reliability, and uptime of highly automated pharmacy production equipment through preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, and computer-controlled systems to quickly resolve issues and minimize operational disruption.
- Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions that improve system reliability and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and optimize production capabilities.
- Support installation, validation, expansion, and upgrade projects for automation equipment and related systems.
- Execute engineering change controls and equipment modifications that improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
- Monitor automated systems using diagnostics, inspections, and performance reporting tools to proactively identify and address equipment risks.
- Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/Maximo) to document work, track equipment history, manage maintenance activities, and support data-driven decision making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and engineering partners to improve automation processes and implement technical solutions.
- Train, mentor, and support the development of team members by sharing technical expertise and best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide responsive support for operational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or supporting automated industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, or electromechanical systems.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, field devices, I/O systems, mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and industrial troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience performing preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Experience using CMMS platforms such as Maximo to document and manage maintenance activities.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a high-volume production environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to occasionally work outside normal shift hours, including weekends, to support operational needs.
- Ability to participate in an on-call support rotation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, packaging, distribution, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with automated filling, packaging, conveyor, robotics, or material handling systems.
- Experience implementing equipment upgrades, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience mentoring technicians, engineers, or other technical team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
- Paid holidays and leaves of absence.
Shift
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Salary
- $38 - $63 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.
- Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.