Automation / Electrical Engineer
Seeking Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience for the Medical Material Manufacturing Industry (GMP Site)
Location : South Eastern Suburbs
Salary : $100K - $110K + Super
Employment conditions : Full time (38 hour week)
- Safe, Stable and Secure Global Medical Material Manufacturing Company with free onsite parking
- Full position description will be available to all suitable candidates
- Seeking an individual, ideally with 3+ years of experience that has strong fault-finding ability, PLC programming skills and automation experience within a manufacturing company that complies with GMP or is used to high manufacturing standards. The initial focus of the role will be on machine improvements, project management of equipment upgrades and the development of strategies / recommendations that will improve the reliability and performance of plant equipment.
The role :
Summary of Role (as per our client's PD which will be sent to shortlisted candidates)
The Electrical / Automation Engineer is responsible for :
Undertaking detailed analysis of production equipment to develop strategies and recommendations that will improve the reliability and performanceProviding support for plant issues that are impacting production over a short period of time and technical expertise as requiredConducting work in a safe manner and demonstrating a strong commitment to the values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork and innovation.Specific Responsibilities
1. SafetyContribute to achieving an environmentally sound and safe workplace by improving the electrical reliability and performance of equipment and systems to comply with all standard regulations
Make sure all working areas are safe before jobs are startedNever leave an area in an unsafe stateReport hazards and incidents to your ManagerParticipate in Incident Investigations, Risk Assessments and Work Area InspectionsEnsure all tasks are executed using the appropriate safety standards and are compliant with policies, regulations and SOP’s2. Quality
Ensure that all works are completed as efficiently as possible and to the required quality standards
Ensure that all SOP’s are followed to ensure GMP complianceCreate, contribute to and maintain SOP’s and Forms according to standards for machine operations electricallyReview standard maintenance tasks (PM’s, RM’s) and other relevant documents and provide feedback to upgrade or improve themParticipate in required training, including SOP’s, GMP, OH&S and 5STrain staff in Standard Operating Procedures, Permit processes and operation of equipment relating to your work and ensure training records including licenses and certificates are up to date at the end of each month3. Productivity
Ensure that the Production equipment is running at optimal performance meeting the needs of production
Serve as a subject matter expert in Electrical / Automation equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigationsProvide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting Electrical / Automation failures, repairs and evaluation whether the equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditionsDevelop Engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that affect production, these include capacity, quality, cost or regulatory complianceAchieve asset performance (production at rate) and reliability (equipment runs when needed without interruption) business objectivesWork with Engineering / Projects to ensure new equipment meets the needs of the businessPerform analysis of assets including (but not limited to); Asset Utilisation, Equipment Effectiveness, Remaining Useful Life and Other parameters as requiredWork with Engineering, Quality and Production to develop and document machine manuals, SOP’s and maintenance procedures4. Contractor Management
Ensure contractors are site inducted and licenses recorded as per standards prior to commencing workSign off on work completed by contractors, reviewing reports submitted at the completion of the workKey Relationships (internal and external)
EngineeringProductionR&DQAManagement PersonnelJob Environment
The position is located at BayswaterWorking hours : 38 hour week, paid monthlyLocal, interstate and international travel as requiredEssential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Personal Qualities
Strong communication skills with proven ability to mentor staffPersistent – able to persevere with challenging tasks and see them through to completionWork in a co-operative and supportive way and be committed to the success of the Engineering Department and the business as a wholeFlexible to changing prioritiesFocused on quality and safetyKnowledge and Skills
Sound electrical / automation aptitude – able to diagnose root cause within the expected time frames and identify machine deficiencies on the run and impart knowledge to othersExperience with fault finding, root cause analysis, machine setup and installation is essentialChange management skills combined with the ability to engage and influence at all levels with a consultative, enabling approach, to drive improvement and efficiency is essentialOrganisational skills – well organised and able to prioritise work to make the best use of the available resources – people, equipment, materials, time – to meet or exceed the requirements of Production.Requirements :
Degree level qualification Engineering, preferably ElectricalA minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role at a manufacturing company with high-quality standards such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, steel, automotive, paint etcExcellent attitude, interpersonal and communication skillsTeam leadership experience and ability to mentor is favourableAbility to build strong relationships with Production, R&D, QA, Engineering and Senior ManagementIf you have the above experience and meet the requirements, please hit the apply button now and attach your resume and cover letter – we look forward to hearing from you!
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