Automation Engineer

We are looking for a resource to execute the position of Automation Engineer to help the process team with operational support, code management, daily monitoring, investigations, system troubleshooting’s, among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under limited supervision and in accordance with the laws, federal regulations, and applicable state and local policies, procedures and client guidelines, this position has the following tasks and duties.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support for automation and control systems for a 24/7 operations.
• Oversee the development and revision of software and hardware requirements and design documentation.
• Perform software and hardware testing, including customer reviews, source code checks, and unit, integration, system, and platform-level tests.
• Install or coordinate installation of automation control hardware and software, including vendor engagement.
• Manage and troubleshoot control system problems, provide solutions, and implement actions.
• Provide technical support to the automation technicians in field and software interventions.
• Identify customer requirements and address concerns related to both new and existing control systems.
• Monitor, analyze, and define action plans to reduce control system situations and/or interventions.
• Perform analysis to identify trends. Understand data trends and proactively get involve and/or support discussion and action plans.
• Evaluate automation code or systems to prevent safety, environmental, or quality risks, product loss, or unplanned downtime.
• Conduct and lead investigations, while proactively assessing events to prevent interventions and eliminate recurrence.
• Initiate and implement change controls to optimize the systems or processes, including business case, technical recommendations, and resources/cost estimates.
• Develop, review and/or approve Computer System Validation (CSV) documentation.
• Prepare AQMS reports and perform audit trail evaluations.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain the validation state of the control systems.
• Participate actively in meetings and huddle board discussions.
• Maintain process team and/or supporting areas informed of activities and status, as applicable.
• Promptly identify any roadblocks and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Represent the Automation area by sharing priorities, strategies, schedules, and project updates to team members.
• Be influential and vocal in the teams.
• Ability to connect how equipment, control system and process changes will affect automation and vice versa.
• Understand and actively support the delivery of key site strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in area control strategies and actively monitor key operational parameters within the assigned area (Quality & EHS). Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external Computer Systems Quality policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the supported automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and internal programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BS Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial)

• 3-5 years of experience supporting bulk pharmaceutical operations

• Requires solid DeltaV programming skills, particularly with batch processes.
  

  • Computer systems validation experience in regulated operations (preferably GMP operations)
  • Able to use a logical, systematic approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work based on business needs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Learning agility
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Available to work or provide support to a 24/7 operation

  
  *Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*