Automation Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for GMP manufacturing process control systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, Building Automation System (BAS), and automation/controls systems associated with various independent pharma/bioprocessing equipment.
• Support on-the-floor automation/controls troubleshooting as needed to ensure equipment uptime and manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for implementing system improvement, fixes, and process optimization PLC and SCADA code changes.
• Lead plant control system detailed design specifications, relevant change controls, and 21 CFR Part 11 data integrity compliance.
• Support control and computer system validation activities including review and execution of automation Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and Installation and Operational Qualification protocols.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to support change controls (CC/CSC), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), and audit responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; may consider equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience.
• 4+ years combined experience with automation/controls in pharma/biopharma and fine chemicals industry.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, DeltaV, GE IFIX SCADA, FactoryTalk View, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix PLCs, PanelViews, Allen-Bradley Variable Frequency Drives, Thin client architecture, and ThinManager.
• Practical knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, and experience in the generation of controlled documents.