Industrial Automation Engineer - DeltaV

Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare and enhance the lives of millions of people. Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing, producing, and marketing innovative medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Location: Clayton, NC. Position level will be determined by the successful candidate’s education, experience, and specific knowledge.

About the Role

Senior Automation Engineers at Grifols are responsible for using technology to improve and streamline manufacturing processes through automation. Depending on the level and assignment, responsibilities may include leading small to large-scale automation projects, providing automation support within a specific area, or serving as the validation lead for automation projects. Engineers at this level are recognized as subject matter experts (SMEs) in their field, such as control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. They meet customer needs in support of business goals and collaborate with other Grifols manufacturing sites. Senior and Principal Automation Engineers also mentor and coach junior-level engineers and may supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead small to large-scale projects, including budgeting, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, and qualifications.
• Project Support: Work within project teams to ensure schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, and qualifications.
• Technical Leadership: Provide support and SME leadership in designated areas, which may include:
  • DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
  • PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • BAS (Building Automation Systems)
  • Robotics
  • Validation
  • Manufacturing and Utilities Areas
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication: Provide excellent verbal and written communication within the area of responsibility, demonstrating problem-solving skills to meet needs.
• Promote a collaborative and cooperative environment, working effectively within teams.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP), including compliance, change control, quality oversight, and validation.
• Provide after-hours support as required.
• Supervision (Principal Automation Engineer only):
  • Supervise other Automation engineers or staff.
  • Maintain accountability, oversee employee career paths, training plans, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
  • Perform resource planning for the group and interact cross-functionally with peer managers.
  • Resolve conflicts and communicate higher-level decisions/vision to employees.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Sr. Automation Engineer I:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field and 3 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation, or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields and 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Sr. Automation Engineer II:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field and 4 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation, or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields and 6 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Principal Automation Engineer:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field and 6 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation, or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields and 8 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation.
  • No equivalent combination of education other than what is provided will be accepted.

Skills

• System Technical Skills (Proficient to Expert Level):
  • Emerson DeltaV DCS: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Allen Bradley PLC/HMI: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Wonderware SCADA: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Schneider BAS: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Optel Serialization/Vision Systems: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Instrumentation: Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting
  • System Documentation: Drawings, FRS (Functional Requirements Specification), SDD (System Design Document), URS (User Requirements Specification), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Qualification/Validation: DeltaV, PLCs, Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment
  • WinCC 7.4 SCADA: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Siemens Automation Platform, PLC/HMI/Servo Drive: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting
  • iFIX SCADA: Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • PLC/PC-Based Electrical Control Panel Design
  • Kuka and Staubli Robots: Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration
  • Industrial Network, IO Link, Smart IO
• Process Technical Skills (Proficient to Expert Level):
  • GxP Understanding: Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation
  • Utilities: WFI (Water for Injection), CSG (Clean Steam Generation), Steam, HVAC, Chillers, Air, Chemical Tank Farm, Water, WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant), Alcohol/Ethanol
  • Manufacturing: Fractionation, Purification, CIP (Clean-In-Place), UF (Ultrafiltration), Process, Chromatography
  • Sterile Filling: Filling, Autoclave, Sterilization Tunnels, Freeze Drying, Pasteurizer, Glass Washer
  • Packaging: Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Optics
  • Continual Improvement: Optimize and implement process improvements
  • Operational Support: Provide support for process issues and troubleshooting

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Occasional exposure to extreme cold (below 32°F) and high levels of noise in production areas.
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day; may stand, bend, and twist neck and waist for 2-4 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Occasional walking and frequent foot movements.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.
• Near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.