Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago

Richmond, United States Gravity IT Resources Full time

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: M-F, 2nd shift, 3 PM - 11 PM

Industry: Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing


JOB SUMMARY

We are searching for an Automation Engineer to work second shift with experience in pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing. At a new fill-finish facility in Petersburg, VA, we are dedicated to manufacturing and supplying essential generic sterile injectable medications.


As a member of the Engineering Team, the successful candidate will be required to support system automation initiatives and perform troubleshooting that requires a good understanding of analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management, network, and virtual environments. The position requires a good understanding of programming, design, installation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, packaging equipment, aseptic filling lines, automation, industrial networks, virtual environments, and field instrumentation technologies.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with SCADA Systems: Preferably Rockwell’s FactoryTalk View.
  • PLC & HMI Troubleshooting: Work with Rockwell and HMI systems to resolve control issues.
  • Rockwell Software Support: Maintain systems like Data Historian, AssetCentre, and FactoryTalk Directory.
  • Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot daily issues and mentor junior engineers.
  • Control Systems Knowledge: Strong grasp of control system standards, instrumentation, programming, and design in a cGMP setting.
  • Documentation: Develop specs, SOPs, test scripts, and standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with different teams and clients to meet goals.
  • Self-Motivated & Organized: Independent and able to multi-task in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  • Automation Oversight: Manage process control in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Change Control: Ensure automation/process changes follow change control protocols.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations and troubleshooting of control system issues.
  • New Product/Tech Support: Perform engineering assessments and configure automation systems for new products or technologies.
  • Equipment Design & Testing: Design and test automation for process and packaging equipment.
  • Network Support: Assist in implementing new networking technologies and architecture improvements.


SKILLS REQUIRED TO GET AN INTERVIEW

  • Master’s degree with 2+ years of Engineering/Automation experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of Engineering/Automation experience OR Associate degree and 6+ years of Engineering/Automation experience (Preferably Electrical or Computer Engineering)
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, and GAMP 5.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Data Integrity and how it applies to the Pharmaceutical Industry with a specific focus on guidelines from the FDA.
  • Experience in a GMP environment, change control, nonconformance, corrective and preventive actions, and validation practices.
  • Knowledge of systems such as Allen Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) Studio 5000 software.
  • Knowledge of FactoryTalk Directory, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, FactoryTalk Data Historian, Factory Talk View SE & ME, and WIN911.
  • Experience working with virtual environments. (ESXI version 7.0, VMware Workstation, Virtual Network Configuration).


PREFFERED SKILLS

  • Experience in sterile fill-finish facility manufacturing.
  • Experience with regulatory inspections.
  • Programming Switches, Firewalls, and designing networking architecture is preferred.
  • ThinManager/Thin Clients, SQL Server design, implementation, and support.
  • Experience with BMS, EMS systems, OPC, ODBC, Data Historians, WIN911, as well as Chillers, Boilers, HVAC and Wastewater systems.

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