Automation Area Lead
Kenny-Whelan is hiring an Automation Area Lead to lead the automation design for a biotech manufacturing facility.
Project Background
A major pharmaceutical company is developing a design for a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing facility that incorporates new technologies to support the client's rapidly expanding monoclonal portfolio with a focus on operational flexibility, environmental sustainability, and fast-track delivery concepts.
The facility automation design will be fully automated with batch sequencing and recipes using a DeltaV distributed control system.
Purpose of the Role
The Automation Area Lead (AAL) will provide technical oversight of the System Integrator, review and approve documents and DeltaV application software, and represent the client's interests for a specific area of the facility.
Role Responsibilities
* Develop a deep understanding of the process engineering design for their specific process area.
* Technically lead and oversee the work and work products produced by the System Integrator.
* Collaborate with the System Integrator Engineers and Developers.
* Lead/participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews.
* Work with the Computer System Validation Engineer to ensure deliverables comply with validation and documentation requirements.
* Attend equipment and software FATs.
* Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning.
Role Requirements:
* BS Engineering or equivalent experience.
* 5 years of working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
* Prior Process Engineering experience is strongly desired.
* Preferable 5 years' experience in DeltaV batch automation design and distributed control system design.
* Preferable Instrumentation knowledge.
* Preferable experience with Kneat electronic testing.
* Demonstrated teamwork abilities.
* Knowledge of GMP's, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
* Provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
* Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.