Operations Digitalization Engineer (QIAGEN Sciences, LLC)

QIAGEN•Germantown, MD

16d•$143,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. ‎ Identify, design, implement, and sustain digital solutions that improve manufacturing, supply chain, and quality operations. Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations/manufacturing teams to introduce automation and digital tools that drive process improvement and enhance data visibility and integrity.

Requirements

A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field plus 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience in a manufacturing engineer-related occupation. In the alternative, the employer would accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field followed by 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience in a manufacturing engineer-related occupation.
Experience must include the following, which may have been gained concurrently: 3 years of experience with manufacturing set up
2 years of experience implementing and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)-Camstar/ Opcenter in a regulated manufacturing environment
2 years of experience preparing and updating technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and protocols
2 years of experience with an ERP System, including SAP or JD Edwards
2 years of experience running User Acceptance Testing to validate the functionality and performance of digital solutions
2 years of experience working with cross-functional teams to implement digital solutions and automation in operational processes
1 year of experience of working with an Ignition SCADA system
1 year of experience using data reporting tools with programming languages, including SQL

Responsibilities

Analyze existing manufacturing, quality, and supply chain workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for digitalization and automation
Design and implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) – Camstar/Opcenter, and support IT to integrate them with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, such as SAP
Connect equipment and systems to SCADA platforms for real-time monitoring and control of operations. Process and analyze data in the cloud environment
Develop custom dashboards and reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement from MES
Collaborate with Quality and IT departments to ensure solutions comply with regulatory standards, including 21 CFR Part 11
Train and provide technical guidance to end users and engineers on digital tools and updated processes
Coordinate and support cross-functional projects across manufacturing, quality, and IT domains to implement digital innovations and cybersecurity measures for IS027001 and IEC 62443
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions