Role and responsibilities:

The IT Automation Specialist will work under the supervision of chief, Information Technology. His/her main responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure the configuration of computered production equipment such as:
    • Optel Vision System
    • Control System for various pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing equipment
  • Support the production team in the use of technological equipment
  • Participate in the planning of the installation of new equipment
  • Ensure link between various equipment and the production network
  • Document interventions related to good manufacturing practices (GMP)
  • Document the various systems to ensure quick and efficient support
  • Participate in solving problems relating to software by studying the causes and implementation of appropriate corrective
  • Participate in various activities of the IT department

Key skills:

  • Ability for oral and written communication
  • Ability to work effectively as a team
  • Ability to manage consultants and contractors, while collaborating with several services
  • Analytical skills and abilities to prevent problematic situations
  • Excellent organizational skills, with method and discipline
  • Interest in learning in order to be up to date on new technologies

Required qualifications:

  • College degree in a technical program
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience
  • Experience with machine vision systems and technology (e.g. OCR, bar code, data matrix), an asset
  • Experience with Optel products, an asset
  • Experience with PLC (Knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • Very good knowledge of computer equipment (PC, server, network, etc.)
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry, an asset
  • Knowledge of the GMP (CFR 21 Part 11), an asset
  • Bilinguism: French and English, oral and written

We offer a competitive salary and a full range of fringe benefits. This is a permanent position and available immediately.

If you are interested and have the required qualifications, send us your resume.

We thank all the applying individuals for their interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Duchesnay is an equal opportunity employer.


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Duchesnay inc.

Duchesnay Inc., située à Blainville, à une vingtaine de kilomètres au nord de Montréal, est une société pharmaceutique en forte croissance spécialisée dans la conception, le développement, la fabrication et la commercialisation de produits de santé de la femme. Duchesnay...

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