Automation Engineer

Key responsibilities

 Responsible for reliable and robust system design to meet business and process requirements for a Process Control System (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor packaged equipment including integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian etc.

 Coordination of Design team and Process Control System Vendor to achieve successful implementation of the Process Control System.

 Creation, review, and approval of Automation/OT aspects of project deliverables, such as Schedules, User Requirements, Design Documents, IQ/OQ/FAT Protocols for L2 Systems ranging from Standalone Lab Equipment to Aseptic Filling Line.

 Attend and Support Qualification and Validation activities.

 Support the development of site procedures for the administration and maintenance of all relevant systems.

 Configure Network Parameters (IP Address, DNS etc.) and Test communication between various systems over relevant Firewall Ports.

 Create System Server and Network Requirements Documentation and coordinate the timely delivery of such with the IT Department.

 Participate in Vendor and System Assessments.

Essentials:

 Minimum of bachelor’s in engineering, Information Systems or equivalent.

 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within life sciences industry.

 Successful candidate must be a strong team player, working in a cross functional team.

 CQV and full SDLC experience is essential.

 Experience in design and implementation of DCS and PLC/SCADA platforms.

 Excellent understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88 standards.

 Experience in OT Networks Design, Configuration and Testing.

 Experience in L2 - L3 System Integration Projects.

Desirable:

Implementation of DCS or PLC/SCADA system for a Drug Product, aseptic Fill-Finish facility