Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Strategic Summary

The Senior Specialist Manufacturing Automation Engineer in the Global Vaccines Operations Builder’s Organization will be responsible for the manufacturing process automation systems in the Building 63A Syringe Filling Facility at the West Point, PA site.

Key Responsibilities include

• Troubleshooting challenging equipment/automation issues and innovating to improve manufacturing performance

• Maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs through the life cycle of the equipment (initial qualification through retirement)

• Generating and implementing change controls to improve process reliability and output based on the needs of the facility

• Providing support as an automated systems subject matter expert within an existing production team, including technical assistance in fulfilling the automation requirements for the team

• Supporting peers in areas of expertise to ensure success of the team

• Reviewing automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with cGMPs and safety

• Developing and supporting corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems

• Using technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems.

• Participating in audits and training programs

• Providing on-the-floor support of manufacturing activities

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology or other relevant discipline

Required Experience and Skills:  

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in an automation or equivalent

• Experience with navigating/troubleshooting process control systems, with preferred experience with the following: DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, OPC, Modbus/Fieldbus/Profibus and other related technologies

• Strong technical writing capabilities

• System validation and other Quality management functions

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with team, peers and area leads

• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles/ processes and ability to translate manufacturing requirements into Automation/digital solution

• Proven track record of analytical skills, problem solving and attention to detail

• Able to demonstrate our company’s Leadership Principles and Enterprise Leadership

• High personal integrity, credibility, and energy

Preferred Skills:

• Networking, virtual machines, database management and other general IT administration

• Understanding and ability to apply regulatory/ compliance requirements relative to their role

• Project management

• Direct experience with system development lifecycle (SDLC) and change controls for a GMP regulated process/system

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