The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for providing technical support in the field of automation and supports a large spectrum of automated systems within Manufacturing Operations. This position is also responsible for the resolution of automation problems, implementation of automation changes and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate should also actively support an empowered team culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality, pharm technical operations and engineering groups.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Critical Responsibilities but not limited to:
· Lead and manage the development of new product launch, new capabilities and optimization operational project initiatives to facilitate technical transfer of new program into manufacturing and provide the automation solution
· Provides technical support for new equipment/process start-ups and operation
· Identify opportunities to improve existing control processes and equipment by leveraging and setting industry best practices
· Lead complex operational plant troubleshooting efforts and investigation of production process, equipment, systems and code/configuration
· Performs Automation maintenance, including Preventive maintenance and periodic review of system, system backup, disaster recovery, and obsolescence activities, and ensures automation systems remain in a validated state.
· Updates the SOPs and SDLC documentation to ensure compliance to regulatory standards and ensures documents are generated and maintained to the required standards and appropriate frequency
· Prepares and perform AIQ/AOQ, test plans, and documentation, ensuring documentation meets required regulatory standards
· Support plant improvement initiatives and site capital projects
· Active involvement in proposing the direction and implementation of the automation control
· Make changes to manufacturing process control under strict GMP change control management process to optimize processes and maintain compliance
· Perform Root Cause Analysis, develop corrective and preventive actions, effective countermeasures and implement the solutions to prevent recurrence
· Work closely with stakeholder to ensure production supply
· Collaborate with cross functional team to resolve incidents, events or deviations
· Participates in HAZOP reviews and completes action items as required
· Develops and updates Automation training packages, and conducts Automation training
· Support Service Owner and System Owner roles for DCS, PLC and BMS system etc
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
· Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electronics & Electrical, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
· 5+ years relevant technical experience in Process Automation, preferably in a batch pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry
· Hands on experience with automation systems and be particularly proficient in Emerson or Yokogawa technology
· Good Communication skills and good team player
· Excellent problem-solving skills and customer focused
· Proactive and willing to take on challenges
· Demonstrates ability to work independently and drive results on multiple assignments in fast-paced environment
· Work with different teams to meet common goals, provide end to end solutions and no functional boundaries
