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Job Summary

The Automation Intern will work closely with the Automation team to design, construct and test automation projects and work with maintenance to troubleshoot existing equipment. Concentration on machine control, human machine interface design, and mechatronic systems.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Automation projects that support business initiatives.
• Read PLC code and P&ID drawings to understand equipment operation for troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Able to write/ modify PLC code and HMI configurations to make minor performance modifications to equipment and systems.
• Support modifications to configurations and parameters of VFDs, Servo Drives and any other programmable/configurable devices to support enhancements to the operation of equipment.
• Support modifying pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and/or electrical systems to support new or current equipment; update drawings and documentation reflecting those modifications.
• All other duties as required.

Education

• Completed or currently enrolled in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics/ Robotics Engineering Degree. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to ask for and except help developing the required skills.
• Ability to read and understand PLC code.
• Ability to learn robotic platforms.
• Ability to contribute to technical projects and initiatives.
• Able to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office based programs.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.