Principal Automation Engineer
Work Schedule : Onsite, Monday-Friday
Pay range : $60-$65 / hr with options benefits (PTO, paid holidays, insurance, and 401k matching)
Job Type : W2, Contract, Ongoing
Job Description : A global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer. As a member of the Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) - Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, the successful candidate will support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation Programs and Capital Projects for ATO Manufacturing. This includes complex and challenging system automation initiatives requiring a solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. This position requires extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies. The role is expected to deliver on assigned capital projects and drive accountability.
Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets :
- Life science experience
- Rockwell Automation experience
- GMP Manufacturing facility experience
Looking for : 3-5 years of industry experience
Job Responsibilities :
Manage day-to-day support of ATO Drug substance operations.Represent plant automation team in Area WCTs.Lead a team of Automation engineers responsible for supporting and delivering on complex capital construction projects, including Global Lifecycle Asset Management (GLAM) projects. Lead direct reports, including External Workers (EWs), onboarding EWs, and ensuring adherence to training requirements.Represent Plant Automation team during the development of project plans, business cases, and cost estimates in partnership with key customers and stakeholders.Work with Operations Information Systems (OIS) to estimate manhours and required resources based on project scope.Participate in the preparation and implementation of detailed design, scope, and schedule in partnership with Engineering and Global Construction Project Management (GCPM).Implement new automation solutions, including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).Support post-implementation activities, including operationalization of new assets, training System Owners and Manufacturing team, revising SOPs and training documents, delivering spare parts lists, and updating Maximo assets and CMDB systems.Ensure compliance with Engineering and Operational standards, specifications, and procedures during project design and implementation.Support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment / utilities / facilities and integrating new drug substance and drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical / commercial facilities.Perform automation engineering assessments, implement automation system configuration changes, and support engineering and process qualification runs.Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health / safety practices, rules, and regulations.Preferred Qualifications :
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management, including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution.Five or more years of combined experience with the following automation systems :Emerson Delta-V DCS systemRockwell Automation SCADA and PLC PlatformABB Robot and Mitsubishi roller bottle machineElectronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementationProcess Control Network design including network segregationProcess Control Systems : Virtual Infrastructure design and implementationSystem Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologiesCompliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95, and GAMPPreferred Competencies :
Proficient in project management skills.Ability to influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority.Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels.Effective meeting management.Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative.Results-oriented and goal-driven.Ability to organize, interpret, communicate, and / or present information.Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.Strong oral and written communication skills.Willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks to conclusion.Day-to-Day Responsibilities :
Provide day-to-day support for B23 Drug substance manufacturing facility.Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to translate process requirements into automation and engineering design.Participate and lead in technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to instrumentation and control systems.Design and test automated process equipment. Support new product and technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering runs.Support and lead capital projects by applying advanced automation engineering principles in the design, specification, configuration, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity.Develop detailed specifications, engineering documents, SOPs, and operating standards.Expertise with industry standards of batch control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP.Ownership and administration of process control automation in process development pilot manufacturing settings.Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles.Work schedule flexibility to support pilot plant operations and project requirements.Support a safe working environment by complying with all necessary environmental health / safety practices, rules, and regulations.