Sr. Specialist, Robotics Process Engineer, CTF Automated Manufacturing in Devens, MA
Bristol Myers Squibb
9 hours ago
On-site
Devens, MA
Operations
Senior Specialist, Robotics Process Engineer, CTF Automated Manufacturing
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for automated and robotic manufacturing equipment at the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF).
- Contribute to the design and development of robotic workcells software and integrated automated manufacturing systems.
- Support creation and ownership of User Requirements for robotic and automated systems to ensure flexibility, compliance, and scalability.
- Participate in design/code reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations (robotic hardware/software, vision systems, tool changers, end-effectors, sensors, and system interfaces including safety).
- Interface with MES, DeltaV, and other digital systems to ensure robotic processes are accurately and safely represented/executed digitally.
- Lead or support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation activities for robotic and automated systems.
- Develop/review test protocols, reports, and engineering studies related to robotics and process systems.
- Execute system testing in development environments.
- Maintain Chain of Identity / Chain of Custody linkages within the digital infrastructure (as applicable).
- Serve as equipment/workstation owner for designated robotic workstations after commissioning.
- Monitor system performance, interpret equipment data, and identify reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with MSAT, Quality, Digital Plant, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Facilities/Engineering to ensure reliable automated manufacturing operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong understanding of robotics and automation.
- Experience with robotic system design, robot programming, safety zone logic, testing, and operational troubleshooting.
- Ability to develop/execute design, engineering, and validation strategies, including risk assessments, plans, protocols, and reports.
- Strong collaboration and communication; translate technical details into manufacturing guidance.
- Proficiency in data analysis to evaluate equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a cGMP and/or regulated environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or related discipline).
- 2.5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Required: experience in design, engineering, and validation processes.
- Preferred: regulated environment; desired: pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
Working Conditions:
- Up to 10% travel.
- Daily collaboration with colleagues in Seattle, WA and Melbourne, Australia.
- FAT start-up activities occur in Melbourne, Australia.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial protection (401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support).
- Paid time off, including flexible time off/paid holidays/vacation options by employee category and location.
Application Instructions:
- If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, the posting encourages you to apply anyway.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for automated and robotic manufacturing equipment at the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF).
- Contribute to the design and development of robotic workcells software and integrated automated manufacturing systems.
- Support creation and ownership of User Requirements for robotic and automated systems to ensure flexibility, compliance, and scalability.
- Participate in design/code reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations (robotic hardware/software, vision systems, tool changers, end-effectors, sensors, and system interfaces including safety).
- Interface with MES, DeltaV, and other digital systems to ensure robotic processes are accurately and safely represented/executed digitally.
- Lead or support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation activities for robotic and automated systems.
- Develop/review test protocols, reports, and engineering studies related to robotics and process systems.
- Execute system testing in development environments.
- Maintain Chain of Identity / Chain of Custody linkages within the digital infrastructure (as applicable).
- Serve as equipment/workstation owner for designated robotic workstations after commissioning.
- Monitor system performance, interpret equipment data, and identify reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with MSAT, Quality, Digital Plant, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Facilities/Engineering to ensure reliable automated manufacturing operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong understanding of robotics and automation.
- Experience with robotic system design, robot programming, safety zone logic, testing, and operational troubleshooting.
- Ability to develop/execute design, engineering, and validation strategies, including risk assessments, plans, protocols, and reports.
- Strong collaboration and communication; translate technical details into manufacturing guidance.
- Proficiency in data analysis to evaluate equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a cGMP and/or regulated environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or related discipline).
- 2.5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Required: experience in design, engineering, and validation processes.
- Preferred: regulated environment; desired: pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
Working Conditions:
- Up to 10% travel.
- Daily collaboration with colleagues in Seattle, WA and Melbourne, Australia.
- FAT start-up activities occur in Melbourne, Australia.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial protection (401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support).
- Paid time off, including flexible time off/paid holidays/vacation options by employee category and location.
Application Instructions:
- If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, the posting encourages you to apply anyway.