Senior Automation Engineer

Design, Revise and Commission

• Design, code, test, debug and document programs and systems as needed in support of new designs and current production systems.
• Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
• Develop, plan, implement and support automation based projects, improvement, upgrades, and solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including determination and delivery on cost, time and quality to ensure the sustained production, with an overall focus on productivity and safety.

Automation Strategy and Architecture

• Lead responsibility for defining the overall automation strategy and architecture for the assigned area of responsibility, which includes process control, process control network, batch/recipe processing, and integration with MES systems.

Automation System Management

• Create, modify, and maintain automation system and documentation, including automation specification documents and SOPs, in a cGMP compliant state.
• Troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations personnel on automated operations.
• Ensure effective maintenance and availability of automation system controls and equipment.

Validation and Compliance

• Support the validation of automation systems per cGMP and Regulatory guidance.
• Provide advanced automation system design in relation to data acquisition, integrity and retention, required for system tracking and trending, including development of data interfaces between disparate systems to include 21CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.

Engineering Innovations and Process Control

• Provide engineering innovations that will improve process control and product quality.

Team Development and Mentorship

• Develop and strengthen team capabilities through mentoring, training, and technical oversight of less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum six (6) years of automation engineering design and implementation and ongoing support of control systems software and automation hardware experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC’s and HMI’s in Product Development Life Cycle ranging from product specification and concept development to product release.