Senior Engineer I, Site Automation (Hopewell, NJ)

Responsibilities

• Primarily support the Building Automation System.
• Support the site Process Equipment.
• Support projects in the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems; including managing the work of internal engineers and outside vendors.
• Develop and review technical documentation.
• Support of various Control System hardware and software.
• Participate and lead in controls fault analysis and remediation.
• Support the configuration, administration and maintenance activities of the site manufacturing and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, manufacturing execution systems, and data historian.
• Directly support operations with troubleshooting and issue resolution with respect to computer and automation systems.
• Work on small cross functional teams in support of small projects or initiatives.
• Requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowning.
• Support operations and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and site requirements.
• Collaborate and work closely with Automation teams at other sites in China.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or related discipline and 5+ years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering, and/or project management and at least 3 years of project management experience in biologics or GMP required.
• Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of GMP pharmaceutical operations support.
• Strong experience with software lifecycle methodologies, 21CFR Part 11 compliance, and GxP computer systems validation (CSV).
• Strong experience with the following platforms is required: Rockwell PlantPAX DCS, Allen Bradley PLC, Rockwell FTView, FTAssetCentre, MS-SQL.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs, WinCC, ABT Site, and OSI PI Historian is recommended.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA is a plus.
• Experience with instrumentation and control panel hardware as required by the job.
• Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and proactive decision-making.
• Able to summarize and present project information clearly to management.

Qualifications

Ability to work in an office environment, construction site, and laboratory or manufacturing areas.

Must be able to sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.

Skills

• OE and/or LEAN Methodologies

Benefits

• Salary Range: $114,700.00 - $154,700.00 annually
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Incentive Compensation Plan
• Discretionary Equity Awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pay

$114,700.00 - $154,700.00 annually

Schedule

Not specified