Biotechnology - Building Automation Systems Engineer (Siemens)

MMR Consulting

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MMR Consulting is seeking a Building Automation Engineer (Siemens) for a role in San Diego, California, specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This position involves the design, project execution, and commissioning of process systems within biopharmaceutical facilities. The successful candidate will join a team of engineers and specialists focused on engineering and project management for life sciences facilities. The role requires working at client facilities, with potential travel to other client sites and occasional support during extended hours or shutdowns. The company offers TN Visa sponsorship for qualified candidates. This role also involves client management, supporting business development, and potentially presenting at industry conferences. Compliance with client safety rules, including vaccination policies, is mandatory.

Requirements

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory.
Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) such as Siemens Insight, Siemens Desigo in biopharmaceutical industry.
Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English.
Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
Knowledge of GAMP and data integrity requirements.
Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years of pharma (8+ years is preferred) building automation engineering experience, with at least 3 years (5+ years is preferred) of building controls experience with BAS.
Knowledge of Siemens Insight or Desigo, including reading code and making small code modifications.
Ability to read electrical drawings, and Siemens BAS Code (Insight or Desigo).
Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.
Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong multi-tasking skills.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as: Feasibility, Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Project Monitoring/Governance, Commissioning & Qualification.
Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings.
Perform programming / configuration on BAS.
Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms.
Perform automation / electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems.
Facilitate work efforts with other disciplines such as Process Engineering, Mechanical, Validation, and client’s internal stakeholders.
Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices.
Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.
Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes / action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates.
Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, and provide updates.
Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
Visit construction and installation sites.
Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.