Automation Specialist I - Tech Services

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The Automation Specialist I (3^rd^Shift) 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.

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.