Automation Engineer

1 week ago

thousand oaks, United States Infotree Global Solutions Full time

Description:

Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for employment. As a member of the Client Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, the successful candidate will be required to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation Programs and Capital Projects for Client Manufacturing, including complex and challenging system automation initiatives that require solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and operational excellence. This position requires an extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies. This role is expected to deliver on assigned capital projects and drive accountability.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Manage day-to-day support of Client Drug substance operations

2) Represent plant automation team in Area WCTs

3) Lead a team of Automation engineers responsible to support and deliver on complex capital construction projects including Global Lifecycle Asset Management (GLAM) projects. Lead the direct reports including External Workers (EWs), onboarding the EWs, and ensuring the direct reports’ adherence to Client training requirements.

4) Represent Plant Automation team during the development of project plan, business case, and cost estimates in partnership with key customers and stakeholders – Client MCS Plant Operations, Engineering, Operations Information Systems (OIS), Global Construction Project Management (GCPM), and provide necessary support to obtain funding approval.

5) Based on project scope, work with OIS to estimate manhours and required resources

6) Represent Plant Automation team and participate in the preparation and implementation of detailed design, scope, schedule in partnership with Engineering and GCPM.

7) Represent Plant Automation team during the project implementation of new automation solutions including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) related hardware, software, network infrastructure, and electronic Rt-reporting scope across various projects.

8) Represent Plant Automation team during the post-implementation activities including operationalization of the new assets by extending hyper-care support, training the System Owners, and Manufacturing team, revising the SOPs, and training documents, delivering spare parts list, updating Maximo assets and Client CMDB systems.

9) Ensure compliance to Client Engineering and Operational standards, specifications, and procedures as applicable during the project design and implementation.

10) Represent Plant Automation team and support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities -to- large/sophisticated capital projects to integrate new drug substance and drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facility.

11) As applicable to the capital project scope, represent Plant Automation team and support new continuous improvements by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs.


12) Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules, and regulations.


Preferred Qualifications:

1) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.

2) Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product and Supply chain plant operations.

3) Has five or more years combined experience with the following automation systems:

o Emerson Delta-V DCS system.

o Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.

o ABB Robot and Mitsubishi roller bottle machine

o Emerson Delta-V DCS system.

o Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience.

o Process Control Network design including network segregation.

o Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation.

o System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies.

o Compliance to regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP.

Preferred Competencies:

1) Proficient in project management skills.

2) Ability to influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority.

3) Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels.

4) Effective meeting management.

5) Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative.

6) Results oriented and goal driven.

7) Ability to organize, interpret, communicate, and/or present information.

8) Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

9) Strong oral and written communication skills.

10) Demonstrates willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks and conclusion.


Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience OR Master degree and 6 years of experience OR Bachelor degree and 8 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience


Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

Life science experience

Rockwell Automation Experience

GMP Manufacturing facility experience

Onsite positon

  • Senior Robotics and Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States JSAT AUTOMATION INC Full time

    Job DescriptionAbout JSat AutomationAt JSat Automation, we strive to provide our customers with innovative solutions to overcome complex challenges in their pursuit of scientific discovery and improvement. Our mission is to deliver strategic, efficient, and cost-effective approaches to project implementation, fostering long-term relationships as a technical...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Job Title: Engineer Principal (Long Term Contract)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite) Description: Fully onsite Thousand Oaks, CA 2 OpeningsCopy of former posting AMAGJP00012201 (previous supplier call notes- top 3 must haves- GMP, life sciences, automation experience. Looking for 3-5 years industry experience) Job Description:Global leader in the...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    5 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Job Title: Engineer Principal (Long Term Contract)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite) Description: Fully onsite Thousand Oaks, CA 2 OpeningsCopy of former posting AMAGJP00012201 (previous supplier call notes- top 3 must haves- GMP, life sciences, automation experience. Looking for 3-5 years industry experience) Job Description:Global leader in the...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    1 week ago

    thousand oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Job Title: Engineer Principal (Long Term Contract)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite) Description: Fully onsite Thousand Oaks, CA 2 OpeningsCopy of former posting AMAGJP00012201 (previous supplier call notes- top 3 must haves- GMP, life sciences, automation experience. Looking for 3-5 years industry experience) Job Description:Global leader in the...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    1 week ago

    thousand oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Job Title: Engineer Principal (Long Term Contract)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite) Description: Fully onsite Thousand Oaks, CA 2 OpeningsCopy of former posting AMAGJP00012201 (previous supplier call notes- top 3 must haves- GMP, life sciences, automation experience. Looking for 3-5 years industry experience) Job Description:Global leader in the...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States RoviSys Full time

    Job Summary:As a Senior Automation Engineer at RoviSys, you will play a key role in designing and implementing control systems for our clients. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to the success of our projects.Key Responsibilities:* Collaborate with customers to define functional...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States RoviSys Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Senior Automation Engineer at RoviSys, you will be responsible for leading projects with small to medium-sized teams for projects executed in Rockwell platforms. You will work directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission, and qualify control systems and software programs.Key Responsibilities*...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States RoviSys Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Senior Automation Engineer at RoviSys, you will be responsible for working directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission, and qualify control systems and software programs. This role requires a strong understanding of control system design and coding, as well as excellent communication skills and...

  • Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Infotree Global Solutions Full time

    Description:Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for employment. As a member of the Client Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, the successful candidate will be required to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation Programs and Capital...

  • Sr Automation Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    Join Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology,...

  • Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology...

  • Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems

    2 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    **Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients** At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas...

  • Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    Join Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology,...

  • Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems

    2 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    **Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients** At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas...

  • Engineer Principal

    6 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States The Judge Group Full time

    Description:Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for employment. As a member of the Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) - Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, the successful candidate will be required to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation Programs and Capital Projects for...

  • Senior Manager Manufacturing Systems

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on...

  • Automation Systems Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States Insight Global Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Automation Systems Specialist to support our client in Ventura County, CA. As an Automation Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for programming and troubleshooting HVAC controls systems, including Chillers, boilers, and other mechanical equipment. Your expertise in electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics,...

  • Maintenance Engineer

    2 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Engineer SeniorThousand Oaks, CA12 months contract Equipment Maintainance engineer role Looking for Sr level hands on troubleshooting standard maintenance equip background Need hands on maintenance/ mechanical/ utility troubleshooting / etc.This engineering position supports manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities at Amgen...

  • Equipment Engineer

    2 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ACL Digital Full time

    Job Title: Engineer SeniorLocation: Thousand Oaks, CADuration: 12+ MonthsDescription:This engineering position supports manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities at Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO). The senior engineer works in partnership with the automation, maintenance, project management, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to...

  • Senior Engineer

    2 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Beacon Hill Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION: This engineering position supports manufacturing activities associated with cGMP equipment and facilities in Thousand Oaks. The senior engineer works in partnership with the automation, maintenance, project management, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to develop and oversee the operation and reliability of equipment while driving...