Automation Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13619400

## Who We Are

Since 1990, weve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine.

Today, our +5,000 energetic employees are based in +80 locations in

Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia-Pacificand are

working together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide.

From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and

genomics we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare

better.

Were passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to

improve lives. ??

Explore your future at[Fagron Career

Site](https://fagron.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs).

## About the Job

The Automation Specialist I is a core team member of the Tech Services

team that supports aseptic operations though maintenance activities on

all manufacturing at Fagrons two Wichita, KS manufacturing facilities.

This individual is well versed in automation concepts, has a strong

mechanical aptitude, and will be expected to become a subject matter

expert on the supported equipment.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Responsible for maintenance (planned and unplanned) for equipment
  
  

supporting the manufacturing processes.

• Work with other departments to improve equipment functionality,
  
  

throughput, and uptime of equipment.

• Work with CMMS documenting tasks and implementing augmentations to
  
  

existing maintenance activities per cGMPs.

• Interfaces with Operations personnel on issue resolution.
• Educate Operations personnel on proper operation and care of
  
  

equipment.

• Assist with installation, start up, qualification, and
  
  

troubleshooting activities.

• Develop into Subject Matter Expert (SME) on automation equipment.
• Performing all tasks while following Standard Operating Procedures
  
  

(SOPs), manufactures literature, and safety policies.

• Develop new and amend SOPs.
• Maintains cleanroom conditions, by growing and behaving according to
  
  

procedures that align with cGMP practices or guidelines.

• Deviation management: initiate, investigate, and close out Tech
  
  

Services related deviation.

• Must be able to meet aseptic gowning qualification requirements.
• Working inside cleanroom suites on your feet for several hours at a
  
  

time

• Interface with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable
  
  

Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and

associated process instrumentation.

• Key contributor during semi-annual shutdowns
• Other projects and duties as required.
  
  

## Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sound mechanical aptitude.
• General understanding of work order management processes.
• Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram
  
  

formats.

• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and customer centric.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with automated equipment or automated manufacturing lines
  
  

preferred.

• Knowledge of and compliance with cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing
  
  

Practices).

• Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner
  
  

and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with

co-workers and management.

• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help
  
  

when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.

• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and
  
  

accountability.

## What\'s on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of

benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution;

medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid

time off.

At Fagron, youll find plenty of chances to grow both ersonally and

professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas

and talents can shine.

## Ready for the challenge?

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ?? Diversity makes us

stronger, and were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where

everyone feels welcome.\

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Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to

be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color;

religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation;

gender