Job Title: Equipment Engineer II Type: Contract - 12 months Pay: Can Be Flexible Day Shift Location: 195 McDermott Rd, North Haven, CT We are seeking an Equipment Design Engineer II for a very important client. Project/Work Objectives Controls and Manufacturing Engineering support Background Information • Project Coordination • Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley) • Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Allen Bradley) • Troubleshooting control system issues • Process validation • Safety implementation • Supporting IQ/OQ • Vendor coordination Task / Phases Information gathering & Gap assessment. Development & validation Control system program development (PLC / HMI) Troubleshooting control system issues. IQ / OQ documentation and validation Coordination with CM & Vendor for validation builds & execution. Testing coordination as applicable Closure & implementation Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for supporting documents required. Closure meeting Workflow closure in Agile CAP or MAP Coordinate with CM for implementation Engineering & Validation documentation remediation Travel may require < %10 Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Evaluates, selects and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products. Oversees the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers' technical notices, upgrades and safety issues. Studies equipment performance and reliability. Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations. Defines and writes preventative maintenance schedules. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role: Significant electrical controls and automation design experience. Proficiency in PLC (Allen Bradley), HMI, Vision System (Cognex) and Data Acquisition and System (LabVIEW) programming and troubleshooting. Extensive knowledge in the application of machine motion controls, servo and pneumatic. . DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments. Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones. May have some involvement in cross functional assignments. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex. Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts. External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making. Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.