Engineer III, Automation

Biogen Idec-posted about 2 months ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Research Triangle Park, NC

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

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The Automation Engineer III provides 24/7 process controls/automation technical site support to the Biogen 900 Davis drive, NC manufacturing site. In addition, this role manages multiple small OPEX/CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the site from initial conception to final closure. The Automation Engineer III prioritizes between supporting the site and managing their assigned projects and tasks. Who You Are A self- starter and self-motivated individual who drives results and leads change. You are very organized and thrive working in a dynamic environment where strong technical knowledge and execution are required.

System Design and Implementation: Specify, design, develop, install, commission, and qualify process control and automation solutions in direct support of commercial and clinical manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand process requirements and develop control system specifications.
Configure and program Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
Instrumentation and Control System Integration: Specify and select appropriate instrumentation for process monitoring and control.
Integrate various control systems and devices to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control system integration.
Validation and Compliance: Ensure all automation systems comply with regulatory requirements, including cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
Participate in validation activities, including writing and executing validation protocols.
Maintain documentation in accordance with industry and company standards.
Provide technical assistance to site quality systems through investigations, control system assessments, and corrective/preventative support to ensure a compliant GMP workplace.
Work with the Site Quality units to ensure deviations and CAPAs are completed ensuring due dates are met in a timely manner.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, reliability improvement, and cost reduction through automation.
Implement changes to enhance system performance and reliability.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Provide technical support diagnosing and resolving automation systems issues in a timely manner.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures for control systems.
Participate in on-call rotation for technical issues.
Possible night shift support when/if needed in the future.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, validation specialists, and maintenance teams.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Provide training to operations and maintenance personnel on control system functionalities.
Operating expense and small capital projects support: Prepare project estimates for control/automation design, equipment, installation, labor, materials, and other related costs. Prepare project forecasts and schedules and tracks costs.
Concurrently manage and execute or participate as a team member on multi-disciplined automation and controls capital and operating expense projects from inception to project completion in support of site operations ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, company standards, operational requirements and business needs are met.
Ensure selection of new control system equipment and instrumentation assuring it meets all regulatory requirements and all instrumentation is correct for the intended use.
Perform a lead role with site technical departments to develop standards for control systems and instrumentation for new and existing equipment.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in process. control/automation, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience with Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, Wonderware System Platform/ Archestra, SQL databases management, Networking and Communication protocols, Microsoft Server configuration and administration.
Experience with validation processes and documentation: Writing user requirements, system functional/design documents, and test protocols experience.
Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation and possible shift coverage.
Understands risks and associated controls with working in electrically classified areas.

Siemens PLCs and HMIs experience is a plus.
Manufacturing Execution Systems experience is a plus.
Pharmaceutical environment including regulatory requirements associated with 21 CFR Part 11 and supporting validation of control system equipment experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation

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