Automation Engineer

1 month ago


Woburn, United States CONTINUUS Pharmaceuticals Full time

CONTINUUS Pharmaceuticals is a cutting-edge pharmaceutical company located in Woburn, MA. Our mission is to produce high-quality drugs in a more effective and cost-efficient manner. We are dedicated to transforming the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry by implementing state-of-the-art continuous processes and moving away from outdated batch systems. Our innovative continuous manufacturing platform, Integrated Continuous Manufacturing (ICM), improves the affordability and accessibility of pharmaceuticals globally. The synthesis of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and final dosage form are integrated into a seamless and completely automated process. With a team of talented engineers and scientists, we are revolutionizing the industry and solving critical issues in drug manufacturing.


Our pipeline is rapidly growing, with exciting projects with top pharmaceutical and generic companies, where we will leverage our novel ICM platform to produce low-cost, high-quality drugs for patients worldwide. Essential to our evolution will be talented new team members who will contribute greatly to this mission. We look forward to meeting you.


POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time on-site role for an Automation Engineer at CONTINUUS Pharmaceuticals to support the implementation of integrated process control systems for novel continuous manufacturing processes. This role ensures effective integration of automation platforms for proprietary process technologies and new continuous unit operations, maintains existing automation platforms, and supports new manufacturing facility automation engineering and construction. The individual in this role executes the control system design, development, installation, commissioning, and qualification for pharmaceutical projects. The incumbent presents both abilities of hands-on automation system integration and automation vendor/integrator management.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage stand-along local control systems (NI LabVIEW) and maintain the current pilot plant integrated control systems (DeltaV). Tasks include managing automation vendor communications, handling licensing, troubleshooting, hardware maintenance, software maintenance, etc.
  • Provide automation support for development projects of new process technologies. Tasks include defining automation scope and specification, vendor management, drawings review, hardware integration, automation software development, wiring inspection, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop functional specifications for local control systems and program the user interface using NI LabView or Rockwell PLC/HMI.
  • Support the design and specification for DCS, PLC and SCADA-based process control systems for end-to-end integrated continuous manufacturing projects.
  • Work closely with mechanical and process engineers on the execution of process commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Support the creation and revision of documentations for process control system commissioning, operations, and troubleshooting. Tasks include, but are not limited to User Requirements Specifications, Functional Requirements Specifications, Configuration Specifications, Standard Operation Protocols, Commissioning Plans, Validation Protocols.
  • Manage contractors for automation and control deliverables.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience or M.S. with 0 years of relevant experience.


EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Proficient in I/O configuration and wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge and experience with process instrumentation (e.g., valves, sensors, motors, controllers, etc.).
  • Knowledge of NI LabVIEW, Rockwell Automation, Emerson DeltaV or similar automation and control platforms required.
  • Hands-on experience designing and programming NI LabVIEW, Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC, or Emerson DeltaV DCS for manufacturing process control and automation preferred.
  • Knowledge of data historian (OSI PI).
  • Knowledge of ISA standards.
  • Knowledge of CAD and interpretation of piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and cGMP is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain effective communications and relationships with stakeholders, leadership groups, cross functional teams, internal customers, and vendors.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
  • Capacity to employ problem-solving skills and analysis.


EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race; color; religion; sexual orientation or transgender status; gender identity or expression; pregnancy or related medical conditions; workplace hazards to reproductive systems; national origin and ancestry; age; veteran status; current physical or mental disability or history of; intellectual or learning disability; genetic information; homelessness status; sexual harassment; marital or civil union status; lawful activity outside of the workplace such as tobacco use; or any other characteristic protected by law.

Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Employment Type
  • Full-time

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