Automation Lead, Warehouse Project - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Hybrid / Remote for the first 6 months, then 100% on-site. Long-term contract.

About the role

The Warehouse Automation Area Lead will own the control system solution for the Warehouse project, ensuring alignment with the overall program automation philosophy, standards, and user requirements. You will collaborate with the Project Team, including the Automation Project Manager, Automation Technical Lead, Automation Area Leads, Process Engineers, Tech Services/Manufacturing Science Representatives, Quality Engineers, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership for the Warehouse project
• Define the S88 software structure and list for the area
• Develop draft function design specifications for the area
• Work with system integrators to finalize functional specifications
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
• Work closely with the System Integrator to deliver the project on schedule and budget
• Collaborate with Program technical offices to align the automation solution with program standards
• Ensure consistency of automation deliverables (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, etc.)
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the automation technical lead
• Provide input, review, and approval for functional requirements and specifications
• Develop and partner with the System Integrator to create computer system validation deliverables
• Secure vendor documents for skidded equipment to integrate with validation deliverables

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferably in API/bulk manufacturing)
• Previous experience with large Pharmaceutical Automation projects/programs
• 5+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Previous experience in a Warehouse Building (preferable)
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation principles
• Exceptional teamwork abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences