Automation Specialist I - Tech Services

Automation Specialist I (3rd Shift)

The Automation Specialist I (3rd Shift) is a core team member of the Tech Services team that supports aseptic operations through maintenance activities on all manufacturing at Fagron's 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.

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.