Automation Intern at Asahi Kasei… · Glenview

Summary: Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. is a company that provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics. The Automation Intern will design, document, test, and assist with the delivery of PLC, SCADA, and bespoke software components for capital equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities: - Interfacing effectively with project stakeholders - Designing and building components for user interaction with recipe editing and data analysis tools - Participating in software testing and training - Configuring and troubleshooting automation hardware and peripheral devices - Performing testing/confirmation of system performance against design specs - Applying customer-focused mindset - Pursuing continual improvement - Interpret design requirements based on internal specifications, customer specifications, and knowledge of the product application - Design and write Unit-level PLC code for batch process control according to the ANSI/ISA-88 (S88) standard - Design and configure a SCADA application - Support engineering commissioning, responding to bugs and requests via issue-tracking software - Configure device-level networks - Configure PLC hardware - Support device commissioning - Configure system PCs and VMs - Support automation project documentation - Confirm system readiness - Interpret design requirements based on internal specifications, customer specifications, and knowledge of the product application - Support development and debugging of bespoke software applications - Complete peer code reviews and internal testing of automated systems prior to turnover to the project engineering team - Record and document code changes, assessing impact to existing validation to advise on required regression testing - Automate/script manual job functions to minimize cost and human error - Contribute to new product designs with innovative ideas, practical design feedback, and product risk/benefit analyses - Research technology, components, companies, or solutions that strengthen our current and future product offerings - Propose and direct improvements to automation internal and interdepartmental processes - Seek and participate in current, relevant technical training as well as non-technical training opportunities - Provide subject matter training to colleagues and customers - Contribute technical support to Quality for addressing customer feedback and supplier issues Required Qualifications: - In pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering) - Proximity to the Glenview office - Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and current Good Manufacturing Practices - Awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact of decisions on wider team, department, and company - Eagerness to learn new technical information, new processes, and new skills - Willingness to assist outside of everyday responsibilities when required - Possess these qualities: humble, hungry, smart, energetic, positive, strong interpersonal communicator, detail-oriented, ethics-minded, problem-solver, adaptable, team-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated Required Skills: Rockwell Automation Suite, FactoryTalk View SE, Logix/Studio5000, Windows scripting, PLC programming, ANSI/ISA-88 (S88) standard, SCADA configuration, SQL database management, Historian software, HMI configuration, OPC servers, Alarm and event configuration, Device network configuration, Variable frequency drives, Solenoid valve blocks, Analytical sensors, IO card configuration, Electrical signal troubleshooting, Windows OS deployment, Remote access software, Javascript, React, Typescript, Node.js, SQL, Delphi Benefits: Big company benefits package, Small company culture and work environment