Automation Engineer

4 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Saxon Global Full time

Position Title:

Automation Engineer - Contractor

Title of Position Reporting To:

Automation Lead

Department:

OT Digital Systems

Job Level:

N/A

Job Location:

Spark Manufacturing Facilities

Primary Duties

Provide a brief summary describing the major role, responsibility and purpose of the job. Summarize key areas of accountability and budget responsibility, if applicable.

  • Reporting to the Automation Lead, the Automation contractor will provide technical support to Spark's Technical and Scientific Facilities which include cGMP manufacturing, technical development and research & development (R&D) facilities, including but not limited to facility systems (Building Automation System, Environmental Monitoring System, Process Control System), infrastructure, and facility equipment.
  • He/She will collaborate with Scientific Facilities, MS&T, IT, Manufacturing and other departments within Patient Supply Organization to implement and complete activities related to Facilities Systems and Infrastructure design, construction, start-up and commissioning activities for capital projects.
  • Support ongoing R&D and manufacturing facility operations as needed.
  • This role will directly interface with third party vendors and OEM's to deliver on all projects and provide direct support during initial startup and operation of facilities systems and equipment.
Responsibilities

Describe the essential daily job functions and include % of time spent on each.

% of Time

Job Function and Description

25%

Provide technical equipment and project expertise for the support of Scientific Facilities, Corporate Facilities, MS&T, Manufacturing, IT and other departments within PSO including all phases of support from soliciting quotes, issuance of recommendations, design stage development, equipment fabrication, construction, equipment startup, building integration, commissioning, and equipment modifications.

25%

Coordinate with Spark area owners and contractors/consultants to ensure project deliverables (design, construction, CQV, turnover) are completed to meet Spark end-user requirements. This includes coordination with impacted departments such as R&D, Scientific Facilities, EHS, Metrology, Validation, QA, and others.

25%

Work directly with Spark contractors (CM firms, commissioning agents), consultants (A/E firms), and vendor representatives to implement, test, troubleshoot and startup facility infrastructure/process equipment and systems.

5%

Act as a liaison between the Automation Lead and Spark technical operations, contractors, and consultants.

10%

Supports development of code requirements, basic design criteria, end user requirement specifications, and engineering specifications. Coordinates across Spark functions, departments, construction firms, consultant firms and plant personnel.

10%

Supports daily R&D, Manufacturing and Lab operations, including troubleshooting of utilities, equipment and systems to ensure the robustness of processes. Execute Engineering document management practices for project and facility related changes.

Education and Experience Requirements

Include educational requirements or equivalency, required years and type(s) or experience, and necessary licenses or certificates.
  • BS in Engineering degree (chemical, mechanical, or industrial preferred)
  • Project engineering or project management experience preferred
  • 5 - 8 years-experience; preferred pharmaceutical-biotech industry experience
  • Must have demonstrated experience in engineering design/support involving the design, construction and commissioning of manufacturing and support equipment for the GMP processing of pharmaceutical materials.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Describe critical skill and abilities needed to successfully perform the job, which should be representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Experienced in project engineering activities, including but not limited to, RFI review, submittal review, change request processes, scope/budget/schedule review, etc.
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and integration of Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) platforms, Process Control System (PCS), and Building Automation System (BAS) platforms
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) desired.
  • Delta V Integration into MES
  • Facility infrastructure and process equipment troubleshooting, testing, and startup/turnover experience
  • Well developed skills in prioritization, organization, and time management
  • Highly motivated and detail oriented
  • Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment with moderate supervision
  • Possess the ability to communicate vertically within an organization
Complexity and Problem Solving

Describe the decisions made by the incumbents on a regular basis. Include decisions within the Incumbent's authority to make as well as those decisions that must be referred to a higher level.
  • Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Ensures budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
  • Builds productive relationships internally and externally.
  • Frequent contacts with peers and vendors concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications. Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives, as needed.
Internal and External Contacts

List contacts this job advises, consults, or coordinates with on a regular basis. Describe to whom the job is accountable. Indicate each Contact category (Internal, Vendor, Customer, or Other) and provide examples.
  • Frequent internal and external contacts. Represents organization and Digital Systems department on specific projects.
  • R&D, R&D Operations, Business Administration, Corporate Facilities, Technical Operations, Manufacturing
Other Job Requirements

List any other job requirements, including travel, physical abilities required, etc.
  • Requirement to work some weekends and off hours, depending on project schedules
Required Skills : Automation/Validation Engineering MUST HAVE Delta-V integrating with MES GAMP (Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry Experience)
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills : Long Term project - building from ground up at a new facility. Hybrid work available down the road.
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :Long Term project - building from ground up at a new facility. Hybrid work available down the road.
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :Yes
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :Yes
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set :Yes
Type of project :Development/Engineering
Master Job Title :Eng: Automation Engineer
Branch Code :Philadelphia

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