Staff Engineer--Automation

Job Title:Staff Engineer - Automation
Job Purpose:

Provide Engineering support and project management skills toward the design, development, installation, startup, validation and maintenance of products, processes and equipment. Provide engineering skills within the automation field.

Essential Functions:

-Research, develop and prepare specifications for improvements to existing and/or new products, processes, equipment, and technology.-Support projects by contributing to the development of project schedules, teams, tracking costs, preparing status reports, conducting team meetings, and communicating issues and progress to management. -Prepare RCIs including project description, schedule and costs under the direction of supervisor. -Supervise and direct contract personnel and outside vendors in the performance of contracted services. -Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates within the Engineering organization. -Supervise daily activities of all levels of Engineering Aides. -Provide direction and technical decision making for management involving capital asset purchases and expenses for projects and/or strategic activities involving up to $750,000 (capital/expense/revenue potentials). -Prepare and present technical investigative reports to senior engineers, supervisor and managers. -Moderate degree of both internal and external personnel interfaces. -Preparation of specifications and protocols for the development, testing and qualification of equipment, processes and products. -Communicate, both verbally and written, project activities to supervisor.





BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4-5 years engineering experience. Three years experience in a Pharmaceutical Engineering position desired.