Automation Engineer IV

CRB•Medford, MA

11d

About The Position

The Lead AIC Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects of all sizes. The Lead AIC Engineer has a thorough understanding of the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases. The Lead AIC Engineer possesses the ability to coordinate with internal and external parties, manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. The Lead AIC Engineer may work independently or at the direction of the Project Manager.

Requirements

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific field of study (ChemE, ME, EE or Robotics/Mechatronics)
Minimum of 10 years of Instrumentation & Control System Design experience, preferably in a design firm setting
Advanced experience with performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design deliverables.
Network Architectures
Instrument Location Drawings
Instrument Index, IO List and Datasheets
Specifications Development
Construction Specifications
Hardware/Software Specifications
Functional Specifications (Process Description / Sequence of Controls)
Advanced experience with implementing fundamental design aspects of control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings and field wiring plans design
Advanced experience developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Intermediate experience with the electrical code
Advanced experience with other applicable industry standards
21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures)
ISPE GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice)
ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment Standard)
ISA-88 / ISA-95 / ISA-106
Intermediate experience with applicable mechanical and building codes
Experience and knowledge of designing Safety Instrumented Systems
Intermediate experience and knowledge of Electrical Classified Design.
Advanced experience and knowledge of industrial control systems
Systems: DCS, SCADA, PLC, BAS/BMS, EMS/CMS, etc.
Manufacturers: DeltaV, Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider, etc.
Communication protocols: Ethernet-IP, BACnet, IO-Link, etc.
Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
Proficient with advanced design calculations with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration
ISA Certified Automation Professional
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in discipline-specific software
Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
The ability to evaluate and consult the following 4.0 technologies (Digital Technology & Innovation in alignment with Pharma) within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred:
Advanced Robotics Application (Including AMRs and AGVs) in manufacturing, warehouses and labs.
Integration with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Converged IT/OT Network and Application Architectures
Data solutions (including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Electronic Batch Records / MES
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Vertical and horizontal system integration

Responsibilities

Interfaces with clients and external partners.
Plans and directs work and manages a project budget from a discipline design perspective on large complex projects.
Supports Project Manager in proposal development, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on large/complex projects.
Possesses advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting.
Identifies and resolves intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
Develops intermediate internal discipline design and engineering training presentations.
Develops construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on advanced and complex projects with little oversight.
Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, site inspections and construction progress reports.
Conducts quality checking of documents for advanced and complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation) and drives overall project quality.
Provides mentorship to discipline Engineer I, II and III and/or Designer I and II.
Leads a team of discipline staff in the execution of advanced projects, discipline design and engineering.