Description
As an Associate Automation Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support for process controls and manufacturing execution systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support of site automation systems and network infrastructure during night shift support hours.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with process controls and manufacturing execution systems.
- Drive continuous improvement and support capital projects.
- Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for process controls and manufacturing execution systems.
- Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment.
- Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
- Generate and maintain automation design specification and functional specification documents.
- Communicate with different operational groups to understand the process and business operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biology, Electrical, Chemical, Process or Software Engineering
- Demonstrated capability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to communicate problems and escalations to peers within the Automation team
- Shows the aptitude for prioritization and multi-tasking
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and succeed in a team environment
- Highly motivated and self-driven with a desire to continuously improve own skill set
- Prior education or experience in the design, programming, and troubleshooting of Emerson Syncade, DeltaV or similar MES/DCS systems
- Experience working in or understanding of a GMP environment
- Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation