Senior Automation Engineer

4 days ago


Carlsbad, United States Novartis Group Companies Full time

Job Summary

The Novartis Group Companies are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for the integration of new process equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of existing GMP and non-GMP control systems for our GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware.
  • Lead 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.
  • Develop project objectives working with user requirements and business plans.
  • 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.

Why Novartis?

The Novartis Group Companies 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.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

The Novartis Group Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.



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