Automation Engineer Senior, DeltaV/Rockwell PLCs/GMP - (JP15196)
$87,360–$108,160 year
On-siteThousand Oaks, California, United States
Thousand Oaks, California, United StatesOn-siteContract$87,360–$108,160 yearSenior Level
ContractSenior Level
Job Summary
Develop and maintain process control automation solutions using DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLCs, and SCADA systems while leading root cause analysis and troubleshooting for manufacturing operations. Support new product introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing configuration changes, and assisting with process qualification runs. Manage day-to-day operational support including system administration, preventative maintenance, spare parts management, and daily team meetings. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and reliability through SOP updates and data integrity assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new drug substance manufacturing technologies into clinical and commercial facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Must be willing to be on call - After hours support once every 4 weeks (Manufacturing calls that come in, resolve any issues that come up) - 1 call per week that their own (call is 2 hours)
- Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Exemplary communication and collaboration
- Operational excellence
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering or Biotech
- Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing process control strategies for New Product Introduction and New Technology Deployment for Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance Plant Operations
- Direct knowledge of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems such as media, harvest, bioreactors, chromatography, vial filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and integrating various OEM automation software
- Demonstrated experience with continuous improvements resulting in enhanced safety, system reliability, and productivity (e.g. cycle times, and reduced plant utilities usage etc.) related to Drug Substance Plant Operations
- 5+ years' combined experience with the following: Emerson Delta-V DCS system
- 5+ years' combined experience with the following: Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform
- Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience
- Process Control Network design including network segregation
- Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting activities with IS
- System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies
- Compliance and regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP
- Experience in Capital Project Lifecycle Management: Conceptual Design, Scope and cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering and validation documentation and project execution
- Self-directed team player ready to mentor and develop engineering staff
- Embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
- Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
- Ability to perform independently, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments, and skilled in communication, facilitation, and collaboration
- Working knowledge of Delta V, Rockwell PLCs, automation comm protocols
- Working experience with GMP manufacturing
- Strong communication/collaboration skills with broad audience
- Pharma experience and or Chemical Engineering knowledge
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering or Biotech
- Engineering
- Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing process control strategies for New Product Introduction and New Technology Deployment for Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance Plant Operations
- Direct knowledge of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems such as media, harvest, bioreactors, chromatography, vial filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and integrating various OEM automation software
- Demonstrated experience with continuous improvements resulting in enhanced safety, system reliability, and productivity (e.g. cycle times, and reduced plant utilities usage etc.) related to Drug Substance Plant Operations
- 5+ years' combined experience with the following: Emerson Delta-V DCS system
- 5+ years' combined experience with the following: Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform
- Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience
- Process Control Network design including network segregation
- Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting activities with IS
- System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies
- Compliance and regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP
- Experience in Capital Project Lifecycle Management: Conceptual Design, Scope and cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering and validation documentation and project execution
- The ideal individual must be a self-directed team player ready to mentor and develop engineering staff and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
- Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
- Ability to perform independently, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments, and skilled in communication, facilitation, and collaboration
- Pharma experience and or Chemical Engineering knowledge – preferred
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