Lead Automation Engineer, Site Operations

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Genentech Full time
Position Overview:

The Senior Automation Engineer is an integral part of the Site Operations division, contributing to the Facilities Systems & Plant Engineering (FSPE) team. This role is essential in providing technical expertise to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of site facilities, utilities, and equipment.

The Senior Automation Engineer serves as a Technical System Owner and a subject matter expert for various process automation platforms. This position is pivotal in the design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical automation and technology infrastructure across a substantial portfolio of buildings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Technical System Owner (TSO) for diverse automation platforms and control systems.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of Process Automation systems.
  • Support ongoing enhancements to existing procedures, standards, and cross-functional business processes.
  • Collaborate closely with Site Operations customers, providing essential system support in a continuous operation environment.
  • Identify and resolve hardware and software application issues while managing change control.
  • Oversee server infrastructure management, including system patching, upgrades, backups, and operating procedures.
  • Install and troubleshoot communication networks.
  • Lead system commissioning and qualification initiatives.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and technical support documentation.
  • Direct the activities of contract engineering personnel.
Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in designing and supporting process automation systems within manufacturing or critical operations settings, particularly in a pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing context.

Strong collaboration skills, a willingness to learn new technologies, and the ability to work effectively with internal customers, team members, and external vendors are essential.

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, along with strong problem-solving capabilities, particularly in equipment troubleshooting, are key attributes.

Hands-on technical experience in the following areas is required:

  • PLC/SCADA: Proficiency in Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk.
  • Data Systems: Experience with OSI PI Data Archive and Collectives, Asset Framework, OSI PI Connectors, and Kepware OPC.

An understanding of cGMP regulations and Good Engineering Practices (GEP) is fundamental, with a continuous pursuit of improvement through methodologies such as LEAN/Six Sigma.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, complemented by system-specific certifications, is preferred.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

The expected salary range for this position is $116,400 - $216,200 USD annually, based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to embracing diversity and preventing unlawful discrimination based on various factors.



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