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.

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