Position Description:
The Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for the development and/or configuration of PLC/HMI codes, S88 batch recipe, historian data, historian reports, data analytics for reliable operation of manufacturing processes, and the existing automation systems, the front-line support for Building Management System (BMS), Utility and manufacturing process automation support for the company's New Jersey Facilities, as applicable. Will work with cross function team to troubleshoot issues for reliable operation of automation systems. Will be supporting day to day automation activities, developing data analytics tools and reports, driving appropriate GMP change control/deviation, preparing/adhering project schedules, and programming process control systems, as applicable. Will be providing technical support for daily biologics manufacturing operations and for the specification, installation, start-up and validation support of process equipment projects. As applicable, other duties include interfacing with Maintenance, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel as required to coordinate plant shutdowns, prepare, and review Operational SOP's and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), lead projects activities, and represent automation group in several process meetings.
Responsibilities:
Manage for Results/Strategic Planning:
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for Rockwell Automation's PLCs and HMIs codes, S88 batch, OSI PI historian, MS SQL reporting, Thin Manager, data analytics tools (Tableau, SAS, etc.), electrical switchgears, generators, and UPS systems, as applicable
- Provide frontline support and troubleshoot PLC and HMI codes and electrical equipment, as applicable
- Professional experience to work independently with minimum supervision
Deliver professional Automation and/or Electrical support of clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing operations by:
- Representing Engineering on cross functional process teams, possibly for data analytics and reporting, as applicable
- Leading equipment and process troubleshooting efforts, Root Cause Analysis, and deviation, as applicable
- Implementing continuous improvement projects, possibly for data review/monitoring, audit trails, and electrical engineering, as applicable
- Interacting regularly with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineers, Plant Engineering, Validation and Quality and other functions, as needed
- Data monitoring and analysis for process improvements and issue resolution for applicable departments
- Author, review, and approve change controls, deviation investigations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), drawings, schematics, work orders, etc.
- Identify process automation and Data Integrity knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability, as applicable
Provide engineering support and project management by:
- Maintaining and enhancing the Process Control and Building Management Systems, as applicable
- Developing the project scope, including user requirement, design, functional specifications, and engineering drawings
- Influencing functional groups regarding operability, technical feasibility, engineering design, maintenance, spare parts, installation/shut-down coordination, project schedule and validation/documentation requirements
- Arranging for procurement of equipment and instrumentation required for the projects
- Working with professional consultants and mechanical contractors to develop design and construction drawings/specifications and to implement and test the changes
- Leading installation, start-up, commissioning and qualification activities
- On call after hours and weekend support to the Facilities/Manufacturing to ensure continuous production
- Keep up to date with required training. Develop expertise by attending technical seminars and training sessions
- Grow and develop each year as an individual. Develop deep skills and knowledge. Deliver results consistently
- Performs all job functions with adherence to company policies, in a cGMP manner, safely and ethically
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a science, technology or engineering field (typically, Chemical, Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering)
- Requires 3 years of experience with Rockwell Automation's PLCs and HMIs codes, S88 batch, OSI PI Historian, MS SQL database/reporting, and Data Analytics tools, as applicable.
- Minimum 2 years industrial experience in automation field
