Automation, Process and Equipment Engineer

Role Summary

The Automation Engineer I is an entry level position that plans and executes automation/controls projects from concept to final closeout in support of site objectives. The role may assume responsibility as the technical owner of various automation and manufacturing systems, engineering and managing small to medium process control system/equipment improvement, optimization, expansion, and upgrade projects to meet objectives. It supports all automation engineering for cGMP, cGLP and cGEP areas within the site, with supervision provided by experienced senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide moderate to advanced technical assistance under senior supervision to site operating groups through investigations, control system assessments, and design support.
• Assist in preparation and execution of Validation/Qualification protocols related to automated and control systems; provide feedback to validation personnel for successful qualification of systems.
• Help troubleshoot and diagnose complex control system problems, working closely with Control System/Instrumentation Technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Update and develop User Requirements, Functional, and Design Specifications, and Operation and Maintenance Manuals for new and existing control systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Validation, QA and IT as a cross-functional team to meet automation project objectives.
• Apply GMP principles; incorporate cGMP and regulatory compliance into project scopes, design and construction activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Desire to learn process control systems and their connections to facility equipment, production equipment, instrumentation, and related electrical/electronic equipment and devices
• Strong analytical skills to provide automated solutions to improve processes and integrate new equipment
• Willingness to learn and utilize AutoCAD, Allen Bradley PLC programming software, WonderWare and Unicorn SCADA software and various PLC/PC-based software
• Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews without assistance
• Technically independent with initiative and commitment; capable of contributing to new methodologies or technologies for process control systems under supervision

Skills

• Process control systems and related equipment integration
• GMP principles and regulatory compliance
• AutoCAD, PLC programming (Allen Bradley), WonderWare, Unicorn SCADA
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Technical writing (specifications, manuals)

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Engineering or a related field