Engineer , Automation

Position: Engineer I, Automation
Elevate Bio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently.

The Role:

Elevate Bio is looking for a Engineer I, Automation, who will play a key role in owning the site’s automation systems.  For these automation systems, this role will designs, programs, and troubleshoots automated equipment and control systems under the supervision of senior automation engineers, supports managing vendor and software support contracts, includes procuring new equipment, defining specifications, unit testing, and implementation, and works closely with the Quality and Validation teams to ensure these systems are ready for use.  

The Engineer I, Automation will be successful in their responsibilities by owning the automation systems and being a team player who thrives off delivering value to the customer.  This person possesses good technical understanding in a variety of automation and control systems, has a love of learning, and is not afraid to get into the details and execute to solve problems.

The robust, lean automation and data collection for our processes is critical to achieving Elevate Bio’s strategy for quickly launching next generation cell and gene therapies for patients. Here’s

What You’ll Do:

Support critical automation projects through the entire project life cycle and ensure that systems are maintained in a validated state after go-live

Work hand in hand with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams to support their projects and operational needs

Follow design standards for our automation platforms (SCADA/Ignition, Historian/Canary, Rockwell PLCs, etc.)Provide configuration, development, and break/fix day-to-day support of automation systems, ensures systems remain in compliance and follows safety guidelines.

Manage automation system documentation (wiring diagrams, update loop drawings, software code, etc.) author SOPs, prepare technical and user documentation, and conduct system training.

Support system maintenance and automation life cycle (review application patching, document test plans, and execute test scripts)
Network with business users to educate and enhance data collection/contextualization (enable for future digital needs)
Coordinate with business users for development of reports (batch, material, audit trails, etc.) to support efficient operations

Support new client introduction and tech transfers of new products into the facility including new process equipment installation

Support lab operations and lab equipment

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technological field

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in industrial or process automation, controls, or system engineering.

Working Knowledge of industrial networks, communication protocols, coding/configuring programmable logic controllers (Rockwell AB, Siemens).Control panel and automation hardware design experience

Experience testing, commissioning and validating computer systems (CSV)
Experience integrating industrial or manufacturing systems with enterprise IT platforms, including identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) for SSO, role-based access control, and centralized user management

Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are required

Requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowning

Willingness to be in an on-call rotation in the future (once facility startup is complete) to support off hours troubleshooting and issue resolution

Desired:

Knowledge…