Job Description

Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Automation Systems Engineer to develop an OEE system using OSI Pi, connecting production lines through Kepware OPC, and generating required reports and dashboards.

Job Description

The role will focus on developing an OEE system for using OSI Pi that connects to production lines through Kepware OPC. The principal task will be to ensure the correct PLC data is available to generate the required OEE reports and dashboards. Responsibilities:

• Define the PLC data needed for OEE.
• Review PLC code from vendors (mixture of Rockwell Control Logix and Soft PLCs written in structured text) and perform a gap analysis in data requirements.
• Troubleshoot any connection issues between PLC tags and Kepware.
• Work with OSI Pi developer on any PLC-related topics.
• Design code changes to generate any missing data from PLCs.
• Work with OEM vendor controls engineers, as appropriate, to develop and test code changes.
• Write change requests/change impact assessments to gain approval for implementing code changes.
• Manage implementation of code changes.

Skills Brief

• Expert knowledge on PLC programming, ideally with Rockwell systems.
• Strong experience in implementing coding changes.
• Knowledge of OSI Pi systems integration with PLC systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC data extraction and capabilities.
• Experience in generating/executing software test plans.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment.

Person Brief

• Bachelor's degree in Industry Automation, Mechatronics, Computer science, Electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence.
• 5+ years automation systems engineering experience with at least 3 years in a Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of GMP standards and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Company Brief SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world's top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.