Location: Novi, MI
Company: Kistler Instrument
service solutions to drive ongoing value. As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world-class aftermarket automation solutions. Duties involve contributing to retrofit/upgrading machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide.
Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLC’s, PC’s, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, laser, and other controllers. In addition, programming assignments may involve PC computers, and various third-party test
instruments or data acquisition devices separately or in combination. Responsibilities Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customers and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer’s site during installation. Participate in designing, enhancing, adapting ATS Test Systems standard programming methods to support new types of projects and test capabilities. Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify test system program completeness. Works with other members of the software development department and other
groups to continuously improve methods of integrating test system software and instrumentation technology.
Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties. Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers. Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost. Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to ensure that labor and material budgets as well as scheduled delivery dates are adhered to or improved upon.
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems and provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system. Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness. Provide accurate documentation for each project. Advise customers on solving technical problems. Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i. e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. Education A post-secondary endingeering degree, or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering. Qualifications Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills. Journeyman card/license/certification is highly desirable. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Understanding of robotics, control systems, and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.
A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects. • In projects where technical complexity is high, the individual will involve key members of engineering management in pricing and conceptual layout. This individual takes the lead role in these groups and is responsible for assigning tasks and for ensuring task completion.
• Assist engineers and other technical staff in the design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications. • Involve third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process, where necessary. • Travel to the customer’s site to assist in
project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards. • Provide sales presentations to customer personnel, when required.
• Obtain and prepare detailed estimates of time, quantities, labour and material costs required for work areas, such as product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes. • Assemble and collect all necessary technical information and customer specifications from Engineering, Sales and Marketing in order to prepare detailed proposals. • Analyze material and write in clear, concise language for initial draft. Select, organize, edit and revise proposal. • Ensure that the proposal
is sent to the customer by the most efficient route to ensure it arrives on or before the deadline date.
• Define scope of work adequately enough in proposal to allow Project Manager and project team to begin work on the system. • May be assigned special projects in support of Engineering and Sales and Marketing, as required. • Position involves extensive use of Computer Aided Design and computerized spreadsheets. • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. • Strictly follow Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures • Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
Additional Information Responsible for preparing technical bids for projects, from customer introduction and receipt of RFQ through to operations kickoff. Performs a wide variety of technological functions in various aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering, primarily in support of the design and development of factory automation systems. This includes preparing and writing innovative, detailed proposals for potential customers, working from general automation ideas and concepts. Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.
Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because: We VALUE our People : The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. We’ve got GREAT Work Perks : We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards : Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program. We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT : ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Job Purpose PURPOSE: Are you passionate about helping organizations to establish and improve their functional safety practice?
Do you master the implementation of functional safety standards? The challenge is to actively be the lead that drives towards a ‘safety first’ culture. This position will lead the execution of the Functional Safety lifecycle for the Commercial Vehicle team and work with other Dana Functional Safety Professionals across the globe to provide solutions and evidence towards the
Safety Case for System/ Software/ Hardware used within mechatronic developments for Dana's Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems vehicles. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Execution and deployment of the functional safety lifecycle.
Lead Functional Safety efforts of electromechanical system in local development. Continuously and proactively improve our approach to functional safety. Coordinate Functional Safety processes and systems locally to be common across Dana global facilities. Develop {System/ Software/ Hardware} architectures adhering to the Dana product development process for embedded systems used within mechatronic developments for on & off-highway vehicles. Create
and maintain deliverables as required in the Functional Safety lifecycle; including but not limited to: Safety Plan Safety Manual Safety Concepts ASIL rating/decomposition DIA HARA Safety Requirements FMEA & FTA Safety Case Safety Verification and Validation activities Communicate progress, status and key issues with leadership and international teammates.
Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and procedures to develop functional safety related products Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS Four-year degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or a related field of study (Master's Degree preferred).
3+ years' experience in a similar role (functional safety of automotive products). Experience in the implementation of functional safety standards like IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, ISO 15998, ISO 25119, IEC 62061, and other related standards for systems, hardware and software development like CMMI, INCOSE, ASPICE. 2+ years’ experience working to ISO 26262, with strong knowledge of Functional Safety principles and specific on-the-job experience Experience in plug-in electrical vehicle applications SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Systems engineering principles and ability to use this in a multi-disciplinary approach (electronics, software, mechanical hardware, hydraulics) Knowledge of requirements engineering Ability to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results Knowledge of Sys ML/ UML FMEA, or other safety analyses techniques.
Knowledge on Model Based Software Development Math Works tools like MATLAB-Simulink, Stateflow, … Knowledge on controls theory experience in safety related developments, more specific automotive applications is a Plus. Knowledge on project management and bug tracking tooling like Bugzilla and Trac is a Plus.
Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project and Power Point). Has or will develop good project management skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, age, national origin, religion, interactionual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
to develop and manufacture custom drug intermediates and API’s. South Haven is nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan with beautiful beaches and fun year-round. The Reliability/Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing the technical program leadership and implementation activities described below to maximize the maintenance related uptime and operating efficiencies of equipment and facility assets.
These activities help minimize costs and contribute to the profitability and performance of the business. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager the Reliability/Maintenance Engineer monitors the status of their reliability maintenance program evolution relative to corporate program
strategies. This position provides measurements of program progress and effectiveness such as preventive maintenance, condition-based monitoring work, equipment uptime, overall equipment effectiveness and mean time between failures.
They facilitate the identification and communication of the root causes of losses in the operation of production, facility, and utility processes. The Reliability/Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ranking the criticality of the assets under their care, typically using Reliability Centered Maintenance approaches, and for defining the proactive maintenance approaches that are cost beneficial to the business. The incumbent specifies parts, inventory quantities
and the special storage requirements for critical spare parts.
They represent reliability maintenance to other organizations and functions including Engineering Design, Production Operations, Procurement, Storeroom operations, new project commissioning, etc. They provide reliability maintenance input to Engineering Design to create designs which minimize life cycle costs. They develop procedures and specifications for the reliability maintenance aspects of existing and new equipment, and they help identify the work content of planned shutdowns. Responsibilities • Promotes the use of Reliability Engineering concepts and tools to the Engineering and Production departments.
• Communicates changes and updates resulting from Strategy and Continuous Improvement efforts, and Project implementation activities. • Assists operations and maintenance manager with equipment improvements that improve asset reliability. • Generates change control documentation as required by reliability initiatives (i. e. Bad Actor reporting, Capital Projects, etc. ) • Writes equipment MOCs required for new equipment and or modified equipment. • Establishes guidelines and specifications (i. e. Task, Frequency, Materials, Skill, Calibration parameters, etc. ) for properly implementing equipment Preventive Maintenance and equipment health activities.
• Develops, changes, and initiates maintenance activities (PM, CBM, lubrication, calibration, training, and spare parts) as based on analysis results (FMEA / RCM) to improve performance and equipment availability • Identifies chronic equipment (classification based) deficiencies through “Bad Actor” and cost analysis, Failure Mode, and Effect analysis (FMEA), and equipment history reviews. • Performs reliability analysis (FMEA / RCM) to identify root causes of chronic ongoing equipment issues. • Updates the Maintenance Strategy and Reliability Ranking Index for equipment as based upon reliability analysis (RCM or FMEA) and bad actor reporting.
• Develops equipment reliability plans that reduce the number of failures and minimizes the effects of failures that do occur. • Responsible for updating the criticality ranking of the assets under their care, typically using results from Bad Actor reporting and analysis, PM / Calibration Optimization and Rationalization actives, and FMEA / RCM approaches. • Provides Life Cycle Cost Modeling and Statistical Analysis to Project Engineering for equipment design and selection.
• Provides “Design for Reliability” input to capital projects with respect to equipment specifications that create project approaches which minimize life cycle costs. • Provides input and oversight to equipment standards. • Develops procedures and specifications for the reliability maintenance aspects for existing and new equipment. Required Qualifications • Bachelors or master’s level degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred) • Knowledge of respective techniques, practices, precedents, theory, and principles. • Equipment reliability principles and Pd M disciplines knowledge preferred • Advanced computers use skills, knowledge of CMMS, Reliability, and NDT software tools preferred • Previous reliability / maintenance engineering experience preferred.
Project management experience and/or equipment reliability principles knowledge preferred. • Good communication skills and the ability to interact with all departments. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelors or master’s level degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred) • Knowledge of respective techniques, practices, precedents, theory, and principles. • Equipment reliability principles and Pd M disciplines knowledge preferred • Advanced computers use skills, knowledge of CMMS, Reliability, and NDT software tools preferred • Previous reliability / maintenance engineering experience preferred.
Project management experience and/or equipment reliability principles knowledge preferred. • Good communication skills and the ability to interact with all departments. • Previous reliability / maintenance engineering experience or internships preferred. • Project management experience and/or equipment reliability principles knowledge preferred. #WRGRACE #INDEED Benefits U. S. Employee Benefits Summary () • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Life Insurance and Disability • Grace Wellness Program • Flexible Workplace • Retirement Plans • 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6% • Paid Vacation and Holidays • Parental Leave (salaried only) • Tuition Reimbursement • Company Donation Match Program • Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center
around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries. Job Description Grace is a seeking a Process Safety Engineer who will be responsible for the Process Safety Management (PSM) systems at our South Haven, MI site. This person will report to the Plant Manager.
The South Haven Site produces a portfolio of products for the specialty medical industries, specifically Active medical Ingredients. Consisting of a c GMP kilo lab, pilot plant and custom manufacturing at the commercial volumes, the site is fully equipped to develop and manufacture custom drug intermediates and API’s. South Haven is nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan with beautiful beaches and fun
year-round. Will pay for all relocation expenses. Responsibilities Execute the Process Safety programs in a process facility subject to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and as implemented by MIOSHA Part 91, and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) 40 CFR Part 68 Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), incorporating industry best-practice methodologies, and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies Ensure PHAs are conducted efficiently and effectively following corporate policy Maintain documentation of PHAs and Process Safety Information (PSI) Maintain and update the site’s RMP plan as required by 40 CFR Part 68 Review and
update Process Safety SOPs within the site’s document management system Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) as required Recommend safeguards to mitigate risks identified in PHAs Recommend engineering controls as solutions to RCAs or other projected as requested Facilitate periodic Corporate PSM audit and manage audit team Manage the Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) system Monitor the Incident Reporting and Management of Change (MOC) systems for regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate expectations Develop training content and protocols for the EHSS team Administer select training curriculum to new employees Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner Available for on-call and after hours work as needed Other duties/assignments, as requested Required Qualifications BS Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Minimum of 7 years of chemical industry experience, with supervisory and Process Safety leadership experience Subject matter expertise in application of HAZOP/What-If, PHA, Root Cause, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or demonstrated ability to learn these topics High level of personal motivation, with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities Leadership of teams in a manner that encourages collaboration, focus, and energy Strong demonstrable knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, NFPA, etc) Proficient in using MS Office products High level of personal motivation, with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities Ability to provide consultation and advice to a diverse audience effectively Ability to handle multiple compliance tasks and decisions with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications Ability to deliver relevant information in an enthusiastic, clear, concise and accurate way to promote individual and team commitment Possess superior technical writing and interpersonal skills In-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 Benefits Benefits Link: U.
S. Employee Benefits Summary () Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Grace Wellness Program Flexible Workplace Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Company Donation Match Program Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
but not submit an application for this open position. ) Thank you. Description Overview The Sr Computer System Validation Engineer provides Quality oversight of Global IT projects. They will partner with project stakeholders to effectively and efficiently implement and validate new systems, system upgrades, or system modifications.
Please note: This position can work 100% remote or near a Perrigo location with a hybrid schedule if desired. Scope of the Role Works with IT and user groups to evaluate change control requests by backssing regulatory risk and determining corresponding validation requirements. Author, review, or approve lifecycle documents (URS, Validation Plan, Specifications,
Risk backssment, Qualifications IQ/OQ/PQ, data integrity evaluations, trace matrix, SOPs, and Validation Summary Reports). Reviews global policies, SOPs, and work instructions supporting the quality management system and computerized/IT applications and infrastructure Maintains the site Validation Master Plan and systems catalog.
Perform CSV periodic review for IT systems. Experience Required High level of analytical skills with proven problem-solving ability, and good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks and to change priorities to meet project deadlines. Ability to work with cross-functional group at all levels of organization. Working knowledge of computer
validation requirements in government regulations including, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, data integrity, and GAMP.
Ability to write technical documents relating to applications and computer systems of medium to high complexity. Demonstrated thorough understanding of validation processes and interpretation and application of FDA, EU, and c GMP requirements. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of medical industry experience preferred. External applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.
) Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV
