Controls Engineer

What we are looking for

This position is responsible for the design, development, installation, and support of automated systems and equipment within the Raleigh Imaging Site. The role will develop and execute plans for optimizing process control and instrumentation systems throughout the plant, establish optimum work processes and administrative controls, deploy key functions, and provide technical support for a wide variety of instrumentation and control equipment.

This person will work with Project Engineers, Process Engineers, Process Mechanics, Facilities Mechanics and other Operations personnel without supervision, applying scientific and engineering knowledge to complete assignments related to the support of automated systems and equipment in the manufacturing environment, serve as the key technical resource for automated systems focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for electronic/mechanical equipment issues, and play a key role in continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Perform programming and troubleshooting for distributed control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Perform tasks per Standard Operating Procedures and update as needed.
• Develop and review electrical and other drawings in support of plant processes.
• Communicate ideas and concerns effectively in working with team members.
• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Manage historical production data in accordance with cGMPs.
• Work with internal customers and implementation resources to meet project requirements.
• Manage medium to large sized automation projects, monitoring scope, schedule, and budget to the project plan.
• Project scheduling through use of project management software (Microsoft Project or other).
• Deliver status updates to management, partners and internal resources.
• Prioritize and balance competing project demands and conflicting project requirements.
• Develop Change Request.
• Develop Exceptions and CAPAs.

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and‑or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Enforce EHS procedures and respond to EHS concerns within his/her area of operational responsibility. Conduct incident investigations for all incidents that may occur within his/her department. Follow through on all safety related corrective actions in his/her department.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

• BS in Electrical Engineering;
  Instrumentation and Control Engineering;
  Mechanical Engineering;
  Chemical Engineering. (May consider Associates degree in related field with 7‑9 years of experience)
• 3‑5 years in related field.
• Experience in programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (Foxboro I/A System preferred) and PLCs/HMIs (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or regulated industrial environment.
• Successful track record in the design and development of industrial automation, instrumentation and control systems.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Passion for finding better ways, developing and documenting best practices.
• Developing, reading and understanding P&IDs and control schematics.
• Design and development of industrial communication control networks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written communications.
• Strong background in standard PC applications.
• Project management at a conceptual and detailed level—scope of work, budget and schedule.
• Computer validation knowledge.
• Preferred experience in Formulation, Filling, and packaging areas.

Much more than a Competitive salary,

• Are choosing a global leader with recognized expertise in diagnostic and interventional imaging.
• Are joining our 2820 collaborators who are committed every day to offering innovative solutions to improve quality of patient’s life…