Description
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Sr. System Engineer will work closely with production and engineering to design, supply, validate and maintain software, data, and systems that comply with West Pharmaceutical Services needs and policies. This position shall report directly to the Engineering Manager.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Utilize Project Management Skills to schedule projects and establish timelines.
- Design new equipment and systems as required to maintain, improve or develop new processes.
- Work closely with Maintenance, Engineers and Vendors to create, install and/or validate new systems.
- Write and or approve all necessary documentation to design, purchase and install new and upgraded equipment and systems. Such documents as: Request for quotes, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and validation protocols.
- Assist Jersey Shore engineering and maintenance while trouble shooting existing equipment.
- Assist Corporate and other facilities with upgrading and troubleshooting complex electronic problems.
- Keep current on the latest technology.
- Interact with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) through software to capture, upload or download process parameters and data
- Purchase and maintain current software necessary to maintain new and existing equipment within the facility.
- Work as a team member to accomplish plant and corporate goals while fostering global harmonization.
- Represent the Jersey Shore plant in technical discussions.
- Work with Corporate teams to comprise, install, and validate enterprise wide systems
- Train team members on the use of system software
- All other duties as required
Education
- Four (4) year Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Degree AND / OR
- Five (5) years programming experience with extensive electrical engineering work.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years 5-8 years of experience required and
- 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required and
- Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus. preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times .
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
