Automation Engineer 3, BMS/VDS

About the role

The Automation Engineer 3, BMS/VDS supports the sitewide Building Management System (BMS) and Validated Data System (VDS). Responsibilities include implementing changes to utility and facility automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and providing on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Performs Automation activities, such as system administration, code configuration, document and software development, test execution, change control, maintaining system documentation, interacting with system vendors, and routine maintenance and upgrades
• Develops (generates, reviews, maintains) various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Develops (generates, reviews, maintains) various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Creates standard code utilizing complex control strategies
• Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance aspects of validated systems
• Participates in audits with customer representatives and regulatory agencies, as needed
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Validation
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Provides training, guidance, and presents information to the team or other stakeholders
• Serves as an expert in several Automation subject areas, presenting knowledge to internal partners
• Willingly provides feedback to others, including leaders
• Serves as on-call support for 24/7 manufacturing facility operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering or other relevant field with 5 years of applicable industry experience (e.g., automation, I&C)
• Or Master’s degree in technical field of study relevant to automation or I&C with 3 years of applicable industry experience (e.g., automation, I&C)

Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of GMP regulations
• Ability to effectively present and explain knowledge of several Automation subject areas to internal partners
• Willingness to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Ability to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including on-call, as needed