Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

　　Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

　　Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

　　We empower and support our colleagues

　　We commit to client success at every turn

　　We have the courage to do the right thing

　　We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

　　We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

　　Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for design and implementation of key automation aspects of an equipment project, often including PLC, vision, HMI programming.

　　Design of electrical panel(s)

　　Design and PLC programming (configuration of PLC program) on standard equipment/products

　　Lead and perform complex quality checks which require an intricate understanding of the machine control systems and operations

　　Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams

　　Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams

　　Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the automation engineering program

　　Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills

　　Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably

　　Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support

　　Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions

　　Manage change control authoring and execution

　　Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction

　　Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects

　　Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise

　　Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary

　　Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers

　　Requirements

　　Must be local to Kalamazoo area

　　Must have 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer

　　Position requires onsite work only in Kalamazoo, MI

　　Must be willing to work occasional weekends

　　Work experience must include:

　　Delta V

　　Foxboro

　　Wonderware platforms

　　Rockwell

　　RSLogix5000

　　FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) and Machine Edition (ME)

　　PanelView Plus

　　PlantPAX

　　Siemens Simatic APT (Siemens TI-505 PLC controller): This work experience is preferred since the PLC is a legacy controller. Willing to train in Siemens TI-505 PLCs, providing that that candidate is knowledgeable with Rockwell PLCs

　　Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment

　　Generate user requirement specifications for control systems

　　Able to make minor modifications to code and HMI graphics for smaller changes

　　Must be able to read logic and perform programming as well as update control system documentation

　　Contribute technical content to validation protocols on automation systems and perform execution of protocols

　　Benefits

　　Why Choose Verista?

　　High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

　　Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

　　Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

　　Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

　　FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

　　Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

　　Health Savings Account

　　401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

　　Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

　　As Needed Sick Time

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

　　Employee Recognition

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

　　For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com (https://apply.workable.com/verista/)

　　For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

　　Salary Range: 120,000-141,000

　　*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.