Automation Engineer

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About the Role

The Automation Engineer will play a crucial role in the design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes. This position requires a strong background in control system automation and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, program, and validate automated processes.
• Create, update, and read electrical design packages including SDS, URS, IQ, OQ, and VSR.
• Develop automation strategies for New Product Introduction and New Technology Deployment.
• Provide daily on-site and occasional after-hours engineering coverage.
• Work with building automation systems, electronic batch records, PLC, OPC, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and Device Net technologies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP procedures and engineering practices in pharmaceutical/biotech production processes.

Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biotech Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working on Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley PLCs (Factory Talk & Control Logix).
• Experience with Process Design, Commissioning, and change control methodology. Direct experience with regulated environments, including a detailed understanding of cGMPs.

Required Skills

• Ability to create and manage engineering documentation.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 operations.
• Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.
• Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task in project environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Lyophilizer System, Filling systems for Syringe and Vials, and Building Management System.
• Familiarity with Testing and Inspection machines for devices.
• Knowledge of Clean Utilities (WFI Still A&B, Clean Steam Generator, Chemical Dist. System, WFI Storage & Distribution and Purification System).
• Experience with Cleaning Systems (Autoclaves, Depyro oven, COPs and Glass Washers, Pressure Vessel Washer, Vial Washer and Ultrasonic Washer).
• Working knowledge of S88 and S95 techniques.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Design
• Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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