Principal Automation Engineer

4 weeks ago


Madison WI USA, United States Catalent Inc Full time
Automation Engineering Department Overview

Catalent Biologics is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help more and better biologic treatments get to patients. The business includes our proprietary GPEx cell line engineering platform, our new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Madison, WI, and our market-leading biologics analytical services in Kansas City, MO and Research Triangle Park, NC, as well as SMARTag Antibody Drug Conjugate technology in Emeryville, CA. Leveraging our growing differentiated technology portfolio, world-class manufacturing capability, and other integrated services across the Catalent network, Catalent Biologics is positioned to drive significant growth for Catalent.

The Automation Engineering Department is responsible for all computer systems, network, and automation, of direct and indirect equipment to the manufacturing process, laboratory, and facility systems. Project management for information & operational technology (IOT) initiatives. Engineers with the department are responsible for working on a wide variety of systems and projects both within their respective discipline and overlapping with other engineers giving exposure to continued learning.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Automation Engineer will support ongoing activities by assisting in troubleshooting problems, identifying improvements to minimize interruptions (down time) and supporting new and ongoing projects. This includes system administration, system design production support, laboratory equipment, process improvement, GAMP/Part 11 compliance, preventative maintenance, project support and operational network design

This position will assist in identifying, tracking, forecasting, and implementing capital expenditure projects by working with site leadership and departmental end users to identify the automation road map for the site and establish new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or recommend changes to current SOPs based on site needs.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field with a minimum 8+ years' experience with facility network, architecture, and integration in a cGMP environment (preferably biopharmaceutical) implementing GAMP/Part 11 compliant systems. Project management experience, preferred. Proficient in Excel, Word, and other office systems. Skilled in creating complex reports and delivering presentations, with the ability to cross-train across various groups. Capable of independently interpreting data, analyzing trends, and completing investigation, deviation, and change control forms. Experienced in operating and troubleshooting various instrumentation and data systems (e.g., PCS, DeltaV, Allen/Bradley, PLC). Ability to introduce new technologies, drive process improvements, and collaborate with teams to develop and transfer methods. Strong understanding and adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards. Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading, computer use, and occasional physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, with compliance to EHS responsibilities and ability to work in HVAC-controlled and clean room environments.

Why Catalent

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. The company offers a defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process, a diverse and inclusive culture, potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives, 152 hours of paid time off annually, competitive salary with yearly bonus potential, community engagement and green initiatives, generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual, medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment, and tuition reimbursement.

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