
Electrical Automation Engineer 2 (Fort Worth, TX)
Smith+Nephew · Fort Worth, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Smith+Nephew (medical devices) in Fort Worth, TX. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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How this role compares
Against 76 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 84%
- ✓ Automation 77%
- Robotics 38%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 22%
- Python 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Six Sigma, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Smith+Nephew
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
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Full description from Smith+NephewAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
toward the successful installation and start-up of a new Biotherapeutic Manufacturing Area including manufacturing support of sustained operations while in a production state.
This role is accountable for determining and delivering automation solutions to an approved budget and schedule commitments while meeting required GMP and Part 11 standards, thus will be required to follow an established project plan structure and lead/contribute to delivering on-budget, on-time, along with the capability to receive FDA and Health Canada Approvals.
Job
requirements
for equipment will include, but not limited to: URS development, FAT execution, installation support, commissioning / validation, SOP development, Preventive Maintenance job plan development, production support, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
This role will require the incumbent to lead investigator for authoring change control documentation, authoring / supporting deviations / manufacturing non-conformances and CAPAs, and authoring risk assessments.
This position does not offe r visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What will you be doing?
- ✓Function as an Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations and/or changes to improve efficiency. Required to be actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems. Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity. Work with multiple departments in developing
requirements
and recommendations for system modifications. Guiding and mentoring junior team members on automation best practices and methodologies.
- ✓Technical translation and execution of all validation
requirements
for new and/or modified manufacturing, and utilities equipment/systems, ensuring equipment and utility systems are available for GMP Manufacturing, in a state of compliance, and reliably performing to their validated function. Active participation of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Commissioning of new equipment, IQ/OQ/PQ, Validation Summary Reports, Part 11 Compliance, etc, as required for Manufacturing, Utilities, and Computerized systems.
- ✓Develop and lead one or more projects, ensuring technical alignment with the commercial and marketing strategy for the project and managing the project and project team to key milestones and targets. Drives the development and operational delivery of the project plan in accordance with Project Management best practices, Smith+Nephew SOPs and Guidance Documents, and the product profile. Manages Project risks, budget, schedule variance, and change management for the project. Reports to executive management as appropriate. Completes capital requests and purchase orders as needed to support projects.
- ✓G enerate any associated quality documentation
requirements
such as SOPs, Change Controls, URS, Room Specification, Validation protocols, Job Plan instructions, Non-Conformances, and CAPAs. Will also perform Risk Assessments and/or Gap assessments for equipment, process, method, and/or facility tech transfers.
What will you need to be successful?
Education
- ✓Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
- ✓Electrical Engineering Degree is preferred.
Experience
- ✓Minimum 3 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical/Biotech environment or a minimum of 1 year in an Automation Engineer role with consistent performance.
- ✓Strong working knowledge and experience of PLC’s, HMI’s, and SCADA systems.
- ✓Demonstrated experience in Project Management of automation solutions with proven results is required.
Requirements
Up to 10% (international and domestic)
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- ✓Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
- ✓Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- ✓Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoptio
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Electrical Automation Engineer 2 (Fort Worth, TX)
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The Electrical Automation Engineer 2 will provide support towards pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, critical utility systems and facility, for technical GMP
Certifications
- •EIT/PE License preferred.
- •Lean/Six Sigma certification highly desired.
- •PMP certification a plus
Knowledge
- •Working knowledge in aseptic manufacturing and fermentation processes is a plus.
Competences
- •Design documentation, Equipment manual, and P&ID interpretation (in the English language)
- •Adherence to Quality Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices with proper attention to detail
- •Demonstrated ability to work in a professional, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team as a group leader, facilitator, or participant.
- •Ability to influence team members, peers, and senior managers.
- •Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- •Ability to prioritize multiple projects along with multitasking
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills
- •Ability to identify opportunities to implement automated systems and optimize existing automation processes.
- •Software: MS Project or Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
- •While performing the duties of this position, the Employee will be required to walk, stand, lift (up to 40 lbs), climb ladders/stairs, enter confined spaces, and work in high noise spaces. / Travel
