Automation Engineer Principal, BioPharma Equipment; JP

Position: Automation Engineer Principal, BioPharma Equipment (JP12950)
Job Title:Automation Engineer Principal, Bio Pharma Equipment (JP12950)
Location:Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Business Unit:Advanced Technology & Automation
Employment Type: Contract
Duration:1+ year with possible extensions or conversion to FTE
Rate
:
Market Rate DOE, with benefits
Posting Date:06/25/2024
Target start date: 07/29/2024
Note: Possibly visiting vendor sites within the US (once a quarter possibly for a week)

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an
Automation Engineer Principal
for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Ideal Candidate:
Must have background in within Life sciences specifically Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience, Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience, Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11

Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.

Candidates need to
describe their experience with:
Emerson Delta

V Programming or Rockwell PLC programming
What specific projects have you worked on that utilized these technologies
How have you contributed to commissioning and qualification efforts for automation activities in your previous roles
Provide examples of specific projects or tasks you were involved in

Job Description:
Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for a long-term contracting opportunity. As a member of the client’s Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, we are looking for Engineers to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation programs and Capital projects, including complex and challenging automation initiatives that require a solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence.

They will require an extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies.

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

• Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience,
• Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience,
• Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.
2) Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product and Supply chain plant operations.
3) Has five or more years combined experience with the following automation systems:
o Emerson Delta-V DCS system.
o Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
o Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience.
o Process Control Network design including network segregation.
o Process Control Systems:
Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation.
o System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and Device Net technologies.
o Compliance to regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP.
Preferred

Competencies:

1) Proficient in project management skills.
2) Ability to influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority.
3) Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels.
4) Effective meeting management.
5) Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative.
6) Results oriented and goal driven.
7) Ability to organize, interpret, communicate, and/or present information.
8) Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
9) Strong oral and written communication skills.
10)…