Senior Automation Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Rensselaer, NY

17d•$88,300 - $143,900•Onsite

About The Position

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Our Automation Engineers keep our cutting-edge process controls and process monitoring systems running at peak efficiency. We provide unsurpassed expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing Regeneron’s sophisticated biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience with process control systems and/or data acquisition systems may be considered.
Experience in the design and maintenance of process control systems and/or data acquisition systems.
An appreciation for a meticulous process of change control, investigations and corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
We use primarily Rockwell Automation control system products; specific knowledge with these products is ideal.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced level of technical automation support and troubleshooting to Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities according to established SOPs and departmental practices.
Lead and perform investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation systems and control system software.
Develop and edit engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment and follow GAMP 5 guidelines.
Lead engineering and validation projects as well as provide support to manufacturing activities with process control and process monitoring equipment software design, commissioning, protocol review, and testing to meet end user requirements.
Update or author system specifications, user requirements, functional requirements, and system design specifications.
Generate and execute necessary testing and qualification protocols as related to the overall design and performance of automated process and monitoring equipment.
Lead multiple small to medium sized manufacturing process control projects related to corrective action, equipment performance improvement, and new equipment.
Design, develop, and implement software/hardware improvements to automated process control and process monitoring equipment according to change control procedures.
Develop and execute test plans for software/hardware improvements to automated process control and process monitoring equipment according to change control procedures.
Participate in the rotation for automation support.