Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- System owner and engineering lead for Johnson Control Building Automation System (BAS) and Emerson Delta V Environmental Monitoring System (EMS). Directly responsible for system operation, maintenance, reliability, improvement, and software update.
- Lead the engineering of automation and controls on new and existing equipment. Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and engineering support to BAS and EMS users.
- Manage BAS/EMS system for equipment/system improvement and change. Provide process control for parameters such as, temperature, pressure, flow, and pH.
- Provides automation and engineering support to critical utilities system/equipment, such as Water for Injection system, hot water boiler, chilled water system, clean compressed air, process gases, Air Handling Unit and waste neutralization system.
- Provide process control systems engineering and technical support to GMP manufacturing operations through commercialization.
- Provide technical support to process development, analytical and formulation development laboratory functions.
- Lead small capital / expense project, manage project budget, create schedule, provide deliverables, and complete project in a timely manner.
- Partner proactively with Manufacturing, Quality Control/Assurance, Process Development Labs, Facilities Engineering, IT, EH&S, Quality Engineering as well as other internal/external customers.
- Contribute to execution of FAT/SAT, start up, commissioning and qualification for system and equipment for new commercial building. Assist Validation in performing Installation/Operational qualification and Computer System Validation, as needed.
- Assist technicians in resolving problems and implement corrective action to prevent reoccurrences.
- Create and/or revise related Software Design Description and Standard Operating Procedures as needed for new/existing equipment.
- Manage external contractors/vendors and provide clear guidance to the team for technical solutions, repairs, improvement, and business processes.
- Create change control documents for implementing GMP changes.
- Generate deviation reports as needed. Participate in investigation, root cause analysis, risk & impact assessment, and corrective action.
- Follow safety and environmental rules for all project execution and change control.
- Participate in weekend on call program. Respond to alarm notifications.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
- In depth knowledge and understanding of facility and process automation solutions and best practices.
- Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Software Design Descriptions (SDDs), etc.
- Experience developing and implementing integrated automation solutions using Emmerson Delta V software.
- Experience developing and implementing parameter monitoring, data historization, trend reporting, alarm monitoring and notification using OSI Pi software.
- Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with evolving technology
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- 8 plus years of facility and process automation experience
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field