Kindeva Drug Delivery
Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.
ROLE SUMMARY
​​​We are seeking an experienced Controls Specialist to join our dynamic team focused on Inhalation and Transdermal Drug Delivery Manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in Controls and Automation department, supporting high-speed automation lines, ensuring efficient production processes, contributing to the success of capital projects and improvements to existing manufacturing lines.​​​​
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​​As a Controls Specialist Working with Controls and Automation department, you will be instrumental in troubleshooting and solving Controls and Automation equipment issues.
• ​Works with Manufacturing, Maintenance and Process Engineering in implementing Capital Equipment installation or Existing equipment improvement projects.
• ​This role services requests and provides support to all production and maintenance related functions along with electrical and process control troubleshooting.
• ​Diagnosing and communicating problems, root causes and short/long term solutions!
• ​Program, service, repair, and maintain instrumentation, electrical, and process controls.
• ​Repairs primary sensing elements, control circuitry and final control devices used in closed and open loop industrial process control systems.
• ​Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments to Automated equipment.​

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Systems/Electrical/Electronics, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited University
• ​5 years of experience in manufacturing high speed automation/ equipment design and/or maintenance with troubleshooting experience in a regulated industry.
• ​Experience working with and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• ​Basic troubleshooting of PCBA and repair experience
• ​Proven experience operating DMM, clamp on ammeter and Oscilloscope
• ​Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written & oral.
• ​Ability to read electrical schematics, Pneumatic/Mechanical drawings.
• ​Extensive experience in implementing process improvements on high-speed automated manufacturing equipment to drive operating efficiencies.
• ​Solid understanding and ability to tackle electrical circuits and motors up to and including 480 volts.
• ​Follow all standard work procedures, safety regulations, and policies to maintain safe working environment.
• ​Troubleshoot equipment problems to reduce productivity losses and implement long term corrective actions to avoid reoccurrence.
• ​Experience or Knowledge with Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ​​Prior experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Industry and background in process automation.
• Prior experience in New Product Introduction activities
• Experience or knowledge of 21 CFR -Parts 210 and 211 (FDA)
• Experience of Pharmaceutical Serialization.
• Experience or Knowledge of Optel Serialization systems
• Experience in CAD software like Solidworks
• Hands on experience or knowledge of Machine shop equipment, Mill and Lathe.​​

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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.