Principal Automation Engineer

Job Description

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the environmental and building management systems and PLCs
Create and review system lifecycle documents including commissioning and qualification, SOPs, drawings, TOPs and change control.
Ensure effective operation of systems by monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems in a reliable, compliant state as evidenced by measurements
Lead the implementation of automation solutions based on your previous cGMP experience
Support and or lead instrumentation specification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
Lead and/or support multiple small to large sized projects of significant complexity and risk as required
Provides leadership and direction to engineers and contractors
Support and/or lead building and initiating engineering policies
Support the creation of SOP's and other compliance related documentation as appropriate
Support/lead commissioning and qualification requirements and documentation
Support/lead compliance requirements such as change control, deviations and CAPA's
Support the asset management program
Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Frequent use of a computer monitor, keyboard and mouse required
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds required
• Frequent periods of sitting, walking, and standing required
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment required
• Occasional climbing stairs or ladders, bending or stooping, crouching, or squatting required
• Occasional fine finger dexterity/ including grasping or pinching required
• Occasional work in cold rooms and freezers required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science discipline
• 8 years of relevant industry experience and practical experience with Client (Siemens Desigo CC is strongly preferred) and PLCs including administration, programming, data handling, and interfaces
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and calibration, GMP, change control and validation related to control and computer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, scope, budget, timelines and manage automation projects including new and upgrades to automated computer systems