Engineer - Process Automation​/IDAP Site Expansion - Assembly

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The Engineer – Process Automation will be part of the IDAP Expansion Team, a dedicated team responsible for executing strategies and objectives to ensure the successful delivery and ramp‑up of multiple assets within IDAP. The Process Automation Engineer is the area expert for automation systems, controls, and integration aspects of the equipment they are assigned. The Engineer – Process Automation is responsible for understanding all automation aspects of the asset delivery requirements within IDAP, partnering with the asset delivery organization SMEs (e.g. IDM/GPR), IDAP Site automation and infrastructure to ensure the equipment is delivered, qualified, and capable of meeting customer needs.

The Process Automation Engineer will support the ramp‑up and handover to the process team after defined milestones.

• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing and following HSE policies and maintaining an ergonomic environment within the process team.
• Actively participate in safety‑related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (gloves, steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses) as required by local procedures and the activity being performed.
• Understand safe operation of the equipment within the area.

• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Have a basic understanding of Infrastructure / Telecom.
• General understanding of Data Flow, S95, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), SAP, and its integration with our controls systems.
• Knowledgeable in multiple technologies such as Vision, PLC, VFDs, etc.
• Knowledgeable in Data Integrity requirements and expectations, ensuring appropriate integration into assets within scope.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the code and process for assets assigned.
• Develop a deep understanding of Global and local requirements and expectations for Asset delivery.
• Understand equipment flow chart / process flow document, critical process parameters, and Control Strategy for responsible process area.
• Understand design and user requirements of equipment and fundamental understanding of the operational area’s processes where the asset will reside.
• Understand customer needs and issues associated with new and existing process control systems.
• Actively participate in project meetings, connect with delivery organizations and OEMs, and engage in the overall C&Q process throughout the project, preparing asset for PV.
• Work with the project team to ensure that design, code development, and testing approaches are in line with agreed standards.
• Leverage control system and electrical data to support troubleshooting, provide solutions, and implement actions.
• Perform activities in accordance with cGMPs and applicable procedures.
• Proactively evaluate automation code to identify and correct code opportunities.

• Monitor, analyze, and trend data to define action plans for data integrity, process efficiency, and commercialization continuous improvements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance of AQMS (Asset Qualification Monitoring…