Job Description
As an Automation Engineer VPE (Vendor Packaged Equipment), you will be joining a dynamic organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected.
Your Responsibilities
* Strong experience with vendor packaged automation equipment PLC/SCADA platforms.
* Ownership and administration of equipment control systems in a GMP regulated manufacturing setting.
* Lead and support system improvements, development of detailed specification, engineering documents, and standard operating procedures.
* Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations and troubleshooting issues related to electrical, instrumentation and equipment control systems.
* Support new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes and supporting engineering runs.
* Solving complex problems, lifecycle management and operational excellence.
* Develop and manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes.
* Safety working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.
* System owner responsibilities such as change control, maintenance, backup/restore and disaster recovery and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
* Bachelors in electrical engineering or computer science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering or related life science engineering with 5+ years experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
* Manufacturing automation experience in biopharmaceutical or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facilities.
* Experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, SCADA Systems, Profibus networking and OSIsoft PI Data Historian Siemens PLCs / SCADA and HMIs a strong advantage.
* Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards and 21 CFR Part 11.
* Strong network architecture or engineering proficiencies including TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration and Firewalls.
Personal Qualities
* Independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
* Collaborative and inclusive approach to work and your colleagues.
* Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Flexible approach to work and a positive attitude will be a good fit within the team dynamic.
About Us
We are a world-class biologics services provider from discovery, through to commercialization with global clients in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development and manufacturing in the fast growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide.