B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.

Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location: Irvine, California, United States
Functional Area: Other Areas
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 4254
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for providing control system engineering support to troubleshoot, maintain and improvement projects of Automation and Controls systems for the Automated Equipment in a dynamic GMP regulated environment, requiring minimal downtime of the machinery.
Responsibilities include fast response for troubleshooting to sustain machinery uptime when unscheduled downtime occurs, identification of improvements, PLC programming (modifications/configuration), and preventive/corrective maintenance for automation and control systems. Participate in projects implementation as a technical Subject Matter Expert.
Some Example of Production equipment to be supported includes Solution Mixing and Delivery lines, Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molders, Film Extrusion, Compounding, Conveyors, Packaging Equipment, Printers, Leak Detectors, Particle Inspection Systems, and Filling and Finishing machines, Solution Mixing and Delivery lines.
Expertise with some of Automation and Controls Systems including Rockwell Plant PAX, Pharma suite, FT Batch, Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Siemens or GE PLCs, Wonderware In-Touch and In-Batch, HMIs; Vision Systems, Robotics, Ethernet IP and DeviceNet communication protocols; VFDs, and Motion Controls Systems (robot and servo motors) are required.

EXPERTISE: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.
• Strong background in Automation and Control systems including Rockwell Plant PAX, Pharma suite, FT Batch, Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Siemens or GE PLCs, Wonderware In-Touch and In-Batch, HMIs; Vision Systems, Robotics, Ethernet IP and DeviceNet communication protocols; VFDs, and Motion Controls Systems (robot and servo motors) are required.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and a working knowledge of software such as MS Excel and Word.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze, investigate and help solve technical issues involving the equipment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.Be a team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be a self-starter and proactive.
• Strong Knowledge of equipment safety and machine guarding procedures.
• Ability to provide technical support and assists troubleshooting equipment when unscheduled downtime occurs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists with the completion of engineering projects. Reviews project plans, proposals, and objectives.
• Assigns responsibilities and builds schedules based on project specifications.
• Designs and conducts tests to determine project progress.
• Determines and stays within budget.
• Works with outside vendors.
• Reports to management on progress.
• Recommends plan and schedule changes when necessary.
• Complies with state and federal regulations and ensures a clean and safe environment.
  The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
  General:
  It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

RESPONSIBILITIES: OTHER DUTIES:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:Warehouse environment, Lab environment
• Frequently:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment
• Constantly:N/