Automation Project Engineer
About the role
Join a growing team with this exciting opportunity for a Automation Project Engineer at our Boulder and Frederick, Colorado GMP facilities. Work at the forefront of the growing oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) based therapeutics industry at our dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities
- Drive automation projects that expand capacity, improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, and IT.
- Function as automation technical lead on automation upgrades and plant expansions including integration design and implementation activities including managing contractors / consultants associated with automation projects.
- Adhere to project timelines and budgets. Give automation input in the development of project plans, including scope, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Resolve and continually improve methods and approaches to find and optimize solutions. Create and retain control system life cycle design specifications and lead project related change controls.
- Responsible for automation system detailed design specifications, relevant change controls, data integrity assurance, and compliance with 21CFR Part 11.
- Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities and function as primary point of contact on automation projects for CQV.
- Perform job functions and responsibilities independently and with limited direction.
- Identify new technology in support of enhanced automation capabilities within industry.
- Work with above site and local site IT services to provide end products.
- Support development of IT/OT network necessary to support plant operating systems.
- Uphold a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and adherence to all safety guidelines and protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent; may consider equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience.
- 4+ years combined controls experience with diverse assignments and increased breadth and complexity.
- Previous experience in GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Project management experience with proven application of fundamentals.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation products.
- GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Ignition by Inductive Automation, and thin client architecture with ThinManager.
- Familiarity with server and network architecture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent; may consider equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience.
- 4+ years combined controls experience with diverse assignments and increased breadth and complexity.
- Previous experience in GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Project management experience with proven application of fundamentals.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation products.
- GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Ignition by Inductive Automation, and thin client architecture with ThinManager.
- Familiarity with server and network architecture.
Skills
- Automation system design and implementation.
- Control systems (PCS/SCADA, BAS).
- Data historian analytics.
- Automation/controls systems associated with various independent bioprocessing skids.
- Rockwell Automation products.
- GE Proficy iFix SCADA, Ignition by Inductive Automation.
- Server and network architecture.
Benefits
The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations.
Pay and Schedule
This job has a full time weekly schedule. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. The pay and benefits package is competitive and commensurate with experience.