Senior Automation Engineer

1 week ago


Carlsbad, United States Novartis Group Companies Full time

Job Description Summary

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for the integration of new process equipment in addition to maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying existing GMP and non-GMP control systems for a GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Facility.

Systems at the facility include plant-wide SCADA, 3rd party skid and stand-alone control systems, freezers, air handlers, chillers, and Building Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware.
  • Provide oversight or participation on all automation aspects of future projects, including integration of 3rd party equipment to the plant DCS and BMS systems, data concentration, batch reporting, and data retention.
  • Support 24x7 site-based operations after startup.
  • Prepare scopes of work and lead automation contractors as required to complete required work within project timelines.
  • Determine equipment or system specifications and most cost-effective technology to be implemented.
  • Participate in discussions with internal business partners on priorities and timelines, consistently supporting the transparent sharing of information.
  • Develop equipment specifications in standard documentation - User Requirements (URS), Functional Specification (FS) and Detail Design Specifications (DDS/HDS/SDS).
  • Participate in operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Problem solve any technically related issues impacting production.
  • Create and update procedures to drive operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Implement and revise SOPs to conform with standards and policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant Automation or IT experience, in a GMP Pharma environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Previous aseptic experience is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines.
  • Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

About Novartis Group Companies

At Novartis Group Companies, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients.

We are looking for experienced Supply Chain professionals to help us reach our ambitious goals.

Why Work with Us?

Thousands of people die of cancer around the world every day.

We believe new groundbreaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility.

We can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges.

Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis Group Companies embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion.

We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.



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