Automation Engineer 3, PLC

About the role

The Automation Engineer 3, PLC will provide support to the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) facility, including implementation of changes to the Automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and participating in Automation on-call support. Specific areas of concentration include PLC-controlled equipment such as Water and Steam Generation Skids, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, and Parts Washers utilizing Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Performs Automation activities such as code configuration, document development, and test execution within several process areas
• Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work
• Creates standard code utilizing complex control strategies
• 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.)
• Builds scope of work documents for internal and external partners
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
• Conducts training and presents information to team or other stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Ability to present and explain knowledge of several Automation subject areas to internal partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field
• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of Automation experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• May work in environments which may necessitate respiratory protection
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program
• Ability to discern audible cues
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, including distinguishing color
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 30 minutes)
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 240 minutes)
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions