Manager, Automation Engineering

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work.

Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the automation engineering team at Genezen’s Lexington facility. The incumbent will serve as the key decision maker implementing program enhancements and overseeing equipment onboarding and process improvements. The candidate will establish goals and priorities for their team and act as the primary liaison between both internal customers and external service providers.

• Ensure all process and building control systems remain operable and reliably maintained in their qualified state.
• Oversee all new system installations/ integrations and existing system modifications/ upgrades as well as authoring and reviewing any associated support documentation.
• Serve as the primary administrator for all CFR 21 Part 11 controls related to Manufacturing and Utility systems including access control, data integrity and audit trail reviews.
• Provides budgetary and schedule estimates for all automation related projects.
• Manage and mentor automation engineering staff providing clear direction, expectations and goal setting.
• Provides technical support and analysis for the resolution of deviations, investigations, and automation issues.
• Develops test scripts, automation procedures and specifications as necessary.
• Represent department at client and cross functional meetings serving as the key stakeholder for all automation related topics.
• Perform goal setting and period performance reviews of direct reports in alignment with corporate objectives.

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs
• Criminal background check required
• Other duties as assigned

B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Years of

Experience:

8+ years of relevant working experience including 3 years of management experience in a comparable position (similar type of work, similar group dynamics) Essential

Ability to troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems. Experience with Allen-Bradley and Johnson Controls is desirable.

Familiarity with cGMP operations, GAMP5 requirements and CFR 21 Part 11 regulations.

Experience with pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical equipment commissioning, validation, and performance monitoring.

Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally across the organization and at multiple levels.

Positive attitude, service oriented, and willingness / ability to perform maintenance on all equipment, systems, and facilities.

Must be capable of multi-tasking and performing assignments that have loosely defined objectives which require investigation of numerous variables.

The compensation range for this position is $130,00-$160,000.

• Regularly sit for long periods of time

• Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail

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