Role Summary
Engineer - ADN RAMP Team is a cross-functional startup support role focused on rapid startup of new API/Dry Product sites. You will apply process control and automation engineering fundamentals to enable safe, right-first-time facility start-ups, coach local teams, and develop capability to accelerate site start-ups across the network. The role involves direct technical execution, collaboration with site engineering teams, and building ongoing operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide process control and automation engineering expertise to the Global Facility Delivery team and Site Process & Automation Engineering team, focusing on safe, right-first-time delivery and on-time facility start-up
- Consult and solve problems related to process controls, Emerson DeltaV DCS systems, operational readiness, and C&Q support
- Coach and develop local technical team capabilities to accelerate operational excellence and technical skills
- Apply root cause analysis to investigate process and equipment issues and implement robust corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor, assess, and document equipment performance to maintain ongoing qualification of assets
- Maintain safety basis for process equipment
Qualifications
- Required: BS degree in Engineering or related science field with 8βΓΓ¬10 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Required: Deep technical knowledge of process control/automation systems including DeltaV DCS, automation architecture, and system integration with MES and other IT platforms
- Preferred: Technical knowledge in additional automation platforms (Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Siemens or related systems)
- Preferred: Technical knowledge in process instrumentation and batch control
- Preferred: System integration knowledge with EmersonβΓΓ΄s Syncade MES platform
- Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communications, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Preferred: Collaborative skills with operations, process engineering, and other process team members; ability to coach others; ability to influence without authority; ability to clarify and simplify complex issues; strong trust-building with peers and leaders
Skills
- Process control and automation engineering
- DeltaV DCS and automation architecture
- MES integration and IT platform interfacing
- Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Coaching and leadership capabilities
Education
- BS degree in Engineering or related science field
Additional Requirements
- Willing to work off-shift hours as needed to support project milestones and training of new employees
- Significant travel may be required to current startup sites and potential short-term assignments across the network (can include international relocations); candidates must be mobile and flexible