Automation Engineer III

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals•Cambridge, MA

4d•$107,600 - $145,600•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for project leadership and daily automation support of the Manufacturing, Utilities and Building control systems at the Cambridge, MA and Norton, MA facilities. This collection of systems spans GMP and non-GMP systems, design, build, commission and then lifecycle support as a system owner. The role will require effective collaboration and support to functional areas such as Process Sciences, Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, Facilities, Validation and other applicable stakeholders. Additional cross-site collaboration and support may be required for other Alnylam locations, including Norton and Alewife. This is an onsite role based primarily at the Cambridge, MA facilities.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
4-8 years of relevant work experience – including design, build, test and ongoing operations support.
Manufacturing experience, including experience managing automation projects and leading automation system design, including 24x7 manufacturing operational support
Strong understanding of GMPs and good engineering practice (GEP), including ISA S88, GAMP, ASTM E2500, ISPE guidance, etc.
Experience with translation of user requirements into Automation design, specifically technology transfer, process and equipment solutions
Direct experience with good engineering practices, specifically in regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA). Detailed understanding of cGMP processes; commissioning and qualification, validation, change control preferred.
Ability to evaluate automation systems from a compliance perspective and ensure adherence to applicable standards (i.e. 21CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11)
Demonstrated experience working with Rockwell Automation (PlantPAx, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View) in project execution and lifecycle management

Nice To Haves

Hands on OSI PI, Delta Controls Building Management, Intellution iFix, GE UNICORN, or Siemens Apogee/Desigo platforms a plus
Familiarity with virtual infrastructure using VMware and understanding the integration between virtual and physical systems.

Responsibilities

Support all Automation related activities at Alnylam Process Sciences labs in Kendall Square, Cambridge MA as well as Alewife and Norton manufacturing sites
Lead and/or support the planning and execution of Automation systems being implemented at Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA facilities
Apply advanced Automation engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects; develop, organize, analyze and present interpretation of results for operational issues or Automation engineering projects of significant scope and complexity
Automation Project Leader for site projects including expansions and upgrade activities, providing day to day technical leadership to the project team in all project phases (design, delivery, startup, commissioning, validation and operational support
Provide Subject Matter Expertise for capital projects, including automation system design, control system hardware, equipment design, control panel design, and instrumentation start-up and troubleshooting.
Develop company automation capabilities, including development of technical standards, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with industry best practices
Promote a culture of safe and compliant design and operation
Lead efforts with key stakeholders in developing requirements and recommendations for Automation system implementations and modifications
Provide oversight and technical assistance of Automation system service providers, contract resources and Instrument/Electrical technicians
Lead Automation issue identification and resolution, including all compliance aspects such as Deviation investigation, Change Control, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA)
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, improving, or optimizing ongoing Manufacturing, Utilities/Facilities and Process Sciences equipment and systems.
Provide System Ownership of Automation systems, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and cGMPs.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of lifecycle deliverables for Automation systems.
Act as technical advisor on instrumentation and controls issues, and mentor junior engineers.
Perform other duties as needed.