Quva · 1 day ago
Automation Specialist
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQuva is a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access to quality, affordable medication and data insights. The Automation Specialist plays a vital role in improving system performance by operating mechanisms, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring the quality and stability of automation systems.
Health CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides technical skills and expertise to support operations and ensure automated manufacturing equipment operates efficiently
Supports constant operations by trouble shooting machines, monitoring PLC issues, performing root cause analysis on complex issues and executing improvements
Investigates automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions
Evaluates automated and information technology systems, and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade
Uses different software tools and computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office, PLC programming software, electrical schematic design software, HMI programming software, SCADA systems and industrial networks
Effectively and accurately handles most technical questions and objections for assigned products
Maintains appropriate documentation for equipment and processes including change control, drawings, manuals, and validation
Streamlines workflows and develop automated laboratory processes and instrumentation systems, including collecting and documenting requirements, developing concepts, design, testing/validation, implementation, and training
Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time
Works in Clean Room Environments; obtains and maintains gowning certification
Understands and adheres to policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in electrical engineering, or related technical field
5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Aseptic Operator Qualification and Process Simulation
Ability to work in Clean Room Environments; obtain and maintain gowning certification
Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast paced, changing environment
18+ Years Old
Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Preferred
Experience in aseptic processing
Experience with FDA, GMP, and ISO standards
Professional Engineering License (P. Eng. Or P.E.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T)
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
401k retirement program with company match
17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
Company
Quva
Quva is a national, industry-leading provider of health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing and data software solutions that generate insights to help power the business of pharmacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$356MKey Investors
Goldman SachsBain Capital Ventures
2021-05-06Debt Financing· $275M
2018-07-26Debt Financing· $41M
2018-01-31Private Equity· $15M
Leadership Team
Brian Coyle
Director of National Accounts
Recent News
PR Newswire UK
2025-10-20
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