Automation Engineer
Avid Bioservices•Costa Mesa, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes and utilities are in optimal condition. This includes maintaining control systems, identifying potential issues, and participating in installations and upgrades.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Technology, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
- Familiarity with various types of process instrumentation and Air Handler HVAC systems
- Understanding of good programming standards and practices
- Proven ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems and devices.
- Familiarity with common codes and standards, electrical circuits, and Virtual Servers/Windows Server
- Good technical writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, and HMI troubleshooting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with operations, quality assurance, vendors, and suppliers to maximize production effectiveness and optimize performance while lowering operating costs.
- Advancing products from clinical development to commercial launch
- Focusing on continuous process improvement and documentation according to FDA standards
- Maintaining control systems, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting root cause analyses
- Tracking and evaluating critical process data to recommend process improvement.
- Developing and maintaining electrical and P&ID drawings
- Supporting validation and manufacturing projects
- Maintaining knowledge of regulatory and industry standards
- Participating in inspections/audits and providing written responses as necessary
- Adhering to FDA regulations, corporate safety policies, and other assigned tasks.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
