Automation Engineer

Il y a 1 jour

Wetteren, Flanders, Belgique Ajinomoto Temps plein
Your

key responsibilities
include:
• Plan and Coordinate the preventative and curative maintenance activities
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• Maintaining a general overview of automation, decide about the priority of maintenance requests, immediate troubleshooting, when necessary
• Brief the supervisors and technicians about critical activities
• Follow up that all activities are carried out according the GMP and safety rules
• Follow up the (curative) interventions and communicate progress to the responsables in production. Organize planning meetings with departments on regular basis to discuss outstanding works.
• Coordinate maintenance activities where necessary, with mechanical, instrument & electrical colleagues
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• Write validation documents, procedures, SOP’s and review them
• Preparing and follow-up of shut downs
• Set up and participate in CI projects concerning proces automation to optimize production yields and operating comfort, Investigate new technologies and innovation projects
• Analyse the requirements for new investments, replacements or installation upgrades
• Make up the user requirements document in order to ask supplier offers
• Facilitate ICT infrastructure
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• Provide network cabling (fiber), access control of the plant, maintain server locations
• Contact and negotiate with suppliers and contractors, coordinate & Follow up of contractor activities, in specific automation consultants
• Remain informed about state-of-the-art technologies by information exchange with suppliers and contractors, evaluate and negotiate offers and select the supplier based on the technical requirements
• People and performance: direct and coach the N+1's in order to meet the goals
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• Ensure good comprehension of the individual and team goals and the current procedures to be followed
• Follow up and discuss the individual performance and behaviour, Identify training needs and provide the necessary on the floor training and coaching
• Inspire, motivate and remove resources obstacles, build a team climate of trust and accountability
• Be back up for the electrical maintenance manager and availiable for interventions on site in case of production technical issues related to automation

Your Profile
• Master Degree in Engineering or similar by experience
• Proven experience in automation & instrumentation, preferably in the pharma industry
• Leadership skills
• Proficient communication in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Knows how to deal with pressure and deadlines, sets the right priorities, resilient attitude
• Excellent IT Skills, knowledge of automation systems and programming PLC and DCS systems
• Knowledge of building management system software
• Preferably knowledge of GAMP, SAP
• Experience with Operational Excellence (Lean/Sigma) is an asset. Our Offer
• A technically challenging role within an international and stable company that holds a leading position in the pharmaceutical industry.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on support, training, and personal development.
• An attractive salary package complemented by a comprehensive range of fringe benefits.
• Ajinomoto is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace and values the complementarity of diverse teams.