Automation Engineer II

Automation Engineer II

Position Summary :

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Boston-area facility is Catalent's global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring an Automation Engineer II. The Automation Engineer II is expected to assist senior engineering staff in the design and implementation of automation systems for clinical and commercial manufacturing. The candidate provides support in automation engineering, design, and validation. The Automation Engineer II contributes to the design and implementation of new control systems to achieve cost effectiveness and robust manufacturing. This individual provides on-going technical support, including the maintenance, installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and qualification of automation systems.

This is a full-time salaried on-site role on 1st shift : Monday-Friday with expected hours of 8am-5pm, although overtime may be required depending on production needs.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role :

Assists or leads the design, specification, and installation of pharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems. Participates in automation expansion and upgrade projects

Performs and documents hardware / software modifications to existing systems

Ensures that all automation designs and technical documentation adhere to GMP standards. Performs 21CFR Part11 assessments and GMP evaluations of control systems to ensure they meet FDA requirements

Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment

Trains users on control system functionality (Programmable Logic Controller, Computer / Control Networks, Control Computers and Instrumentation)

Troubleshoots and diagnoses control system problems, working closely with maintenance, control technicians, and metrology

Supports software lifecycle, and electronic records / electronic signature compliance efforts. Supports change controls and technical aspects of control equipment investigations, as applicable

All other duties as assigned

The Candidate :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Must have at least two years of relevant automation experience

Experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley batch control systems or equivalent is required. Experience with other control systems (Siemens, Schneider, etc.) is preferred

Requires knowledge of : pharmaceutical process equipment and Clean In Place (CIP) systems, ANSI / ISA-88 Batch Control Standard, Allen Bradley / Rockwell FactoryTalk Process Control System, and relational databases and process automation protocols

Preferred experience working in FDA regulated operation in the pharmaceutical / biotech field

Physical requirements : Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds

Pay :

• The anticipated salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $99,275 to $119,480 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to : the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent :

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

Diverse, inclusive culture

Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative

Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

152 Hours + 8 paid holidays

Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Community engagement and green initiatives

Generous 401K match

Company match on donations to organizations

Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness

Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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