Job Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation Programming in St. Joseph, Missouri
Description
This position has the primary responsibility of providing advanced automation support for production activities and project activities.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide support to Production, Maintenance, Engineering Personnel for system troubleshooting, root cause analysis of failures, and future corrective actions.
Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of problems, and designing solution to problematic programming
Modify existing system programming per user requests
Communicating directly with end users on issues, potential resolutions, or scheduled activities.
Provide expert knowledge of production processes as well automation design and/or architecture
Design, develop, and program new automation systems
Oversee the design and development of production automation systems by reviewing design and test documents (URS/FRS/DDS/Drawings/IOPQ) produced by outside system integrators to verify adherence to project scope and technical expectations
Responsible for planning, processing and performing all job tasks in an efficient manner with little direction from supervisor.
Supervise MIS programming engineers and contractors on an ad hoc basis to support project goals and/or MIS End User service levels.
Work closely with management team in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future development of system
Coordinate project activities to minimize effect on production schedules and unexpected system outages.
Oversee System Server support and maintenance.
Requirements
Ten (10) years working experience in engineering or automation roles.
Five (5) years working experience in GMP regulated industry.
Ten (10) years working experience with Allen Bradley / Wonderware / Archestra systems.
Strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.