Engineer III, Controls

About the role

The primary function of the Engineer III, Controls is to provide technical support of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects at JHS-Spokane. The position may participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Controls Engineer assumes responsibility for participation and leadership in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. In addition, the Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall technical assistance for JHS-Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
• Provides technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
• Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Provides controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
• Manages and/or participates in major capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the "Project Management Guidelines" system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
• Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
• Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science; Major: Computer Science, or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
• Rockwell Logix Programmer certification desired.
• 7+ years of OT Controls systems engineering required.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls system Hardware; PLC, PanelView HMIs, and Servo Drives preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls Software: RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio preferred.
• Working knowledge in Wonderware Intouch, InSQL Historian, Archestra IDE and DA Servers preferred.
• Working knowledge in GE Proficy software packages; Fix32, iFix, and Proficy Historian preferred.
• Working knowledge in TCP/IP Networking preferred.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk Studio suite preferred.
• Working knowledge in GAMP5 – Data Integrity preferred.
• Management of Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Communication with Internal/External customers.
• Interdepartmental conflict resolution/problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguous and complex situations, influencing outcomes, and driving a multi-disciplinary team without direct authority.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, On Site, Full-Time in Spokane, WA.

Pay & Benefits

• Hiring Wage: $102,100– $136,100 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.