Automation Engineer (EIT)
Ultimate Solutions.com
Office
Puerto Rico, PR
Full Time
Ultimate Solutions Corp. is a trusted provider of packaging industrial automation, serialization and compliance for the Life Science Industries globally. Over a decade, the Ultimate team has delivered proven results in hundreds of projects and thousands of service hours to the global leaders of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and logistics markets.
Description
The Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance, development and/or configuration of control systems codes for reliable operation of manufacturing processes, and the existing automation systems, the front-line support for manufacturing process automation support. Will work with cross function team to troubleshoot issues for reliable operation of automation systems. Will be supporting day to day automation activities, preparing/adhering project schedules, and programming process control systems, as applicable. Will be providing technical support for daily manufacturing operations and for the specification, installation, start-up and validation support of process equipment projects. As applicable, other duties include interfacing Maintenance, Tech, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel as required to coordinate plant shutdowns, prepare, and review Operational SOP’s and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), and represent automation group in several process meetings. Ensure compliance with data integrity and be accountable of the system life cycle.
Education
•Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automation’s PLCs and HMIs codes or DeltaV Systemcode of the designated area.
•Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment, as applicable.
•Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision.
•Deliver professional Automation support representing the Automation Engineering on cross-functional process teams, possibly for data analytics and reporting, as applicable.
•Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts.
•Implementing continuous improvement projects, possibly for data review/monitoring, audit trails, as applicable.
•Interacting regularly with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineers, Validation and Quality and other functions, as needed.
•Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments.
•Author, review, and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs), drawings, schematics, workorders, etc.
•Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability, as applicable.
•Manage control systems assets through the life cycle.
•Understand how the instrument communicates with the control system.
•Understand interfaces and data flow.
•Understand (or participate in the development) of the Data Integrity Strategy.
Maintaining and enhancing the Process Control and other Systems, as applicable
•Developing the project scope, including user requirement, design, functional specifications, and engineering drawings.
•Influencing functional groups regarding operability, technical feasibility, engineering design maintenance, spare parts, installation/shut-down coordination, project schedule and validation/documentation requirements.
•Arranging for procurement of equipment and instrumentation required for the projects.
•Working with professional consultants and mechanical contractors to develop design and construction drawings/specifications and to implement and test the changes.
•Leading installation, start-up, commissioning and qualification activities.
Requirements
•1-4 years of experience with demonstrated examples of learning agility or 5-10 years of proven experience in similar position. Salary commensurate with experience.
•1-3 years of experience in bulk pharmaceutical operations is highly recommended.
•Experience and knowledge of DeltaV, PLC and instrumentation (smart and conventional) is highly recommended.
•EIT license required
Ultimate Solutions Corp is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
The Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance, development and/or configuration of control systems codes for reliable operation of manufacturing processes, and the existing automation systems, the front-line support for manufacturing process automation support. Will work with cross function team to troubleshoot issues for reliable operation of automation systems. Will be supporting day to day automation activities, preparing/adhering project schedules, and programming process control systems, as applicable. Will be providing technical support for daily manufacturing operations and for the specification, installation, start-up and validation support of process equipment projects. As applicable, other duties include interfacing Maintenance, Tech, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel as required to coordinate plant shutdowns, prepare, and review Operational SOP’s and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), and represent automation group in several process meetings. Ensure compliance with data integrity and be accountable of the system life cycle.
Education
- BS Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial)
•Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automation’s PLCs and HMIs codes or DeltaV Systemcode of the designated area.
•Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment, as applicable.
•Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision.
•Deliver professional Automation support representing the Automation Engineering on cross-functional process teams, possibly for data analytics and reporting, as applicable.
•Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts.
•Implementing continuous improvement projects, possibly for data review/monitoring, audit trails, as applicable.
•Interacting regularly with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineers, Validation and Quality and other functions, as needed.
•Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments.
•Author, review, and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs), drawings, schematics, workorders, etc.
•Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability, as applicable.
•Manage control systems assets through the life cycle.
•Understand how the instrument communicates with the control system.
•Understand interfaces and data flow.
•Understand (or participate in the development) of the Data Integrity Strategy.
Maintaining and enhancing the Process Control and other Systems, as applicable
•Developing the project scope, including user requirement, design, functional specifications, and engineering drawings.
•Influencing functional groups regarding operability, technical feasibility, engineering design maintenance, spare parts, installation/shut-down coordination, project schedule and validation/documentation requirements.
•Arranging for procurement of equipment and instrumentation required for the projects.
•Working with professional consultants and mechanical contractors to develop design and construction drawings/specifications and to implement and test the changes.
•Leading installation, start-up, commissioning and qualification activities.
Requirements
•1-4 years of experience with demonstrated examples of learning agility or 5-10 years of proven experience in similar position. Salary commensurate with experience.
•1-3 years of experience in bulk pharmaceutical operations is highly recommended.
•Experience and knowledge of DeltaV, PLC and instrumentation (smart and conventional) is highly recommended.
•EIT license required
Ultimate Solutions Corp is an equal opportunity employer.
Automation Engineer (EIT)
Office
Puerto Rico, PR
Full Time
October 3, 2025