Senior Controls Engineer, Operational Technology

United Therapeutics•Silver Spring, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You're looking to grow your career in automation and excited about supporting multiple cutting edge projects as we expand our manufacturing and packaging operations. You want to be part of a top-notch Operational Technology team where you'll have the opportunity to develop amongst some of the very best in the industry. The Senior Controls Engineer, Operational Technology will provide key advanced technical and automation support for complex distributed control systems, packaging automation and manufacturing automation systems, including Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys in a regulated, validated environment. In addition, the Senior Controls Engineer will provide power management systems, building lighting systems and energy management support. Provide key complex support of distributed control systems, packaging and manufacturing automation systems to optimize costs, quality and service through the conception, development and implementation of new and improved manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, plant layout or product design Perform advanced application trouble shooting, architecture review, system staging, and consulting services Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control Perform complex network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, SQL programming and repair programming Perform preventative maintenance procedures on system and/or equipment Collaborate with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards and implementation and verify those standards are being met Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are being adhered to Provide advanced system support for Operational Technology systems to include Enterprise Quality Management System (TrackWise), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (SAP), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) (Adept and MasterControl), and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).

Requirements

9+ years of automation experience across multiple systems with a High School Diploma OR 7+ years of automation experience across multiple systems with a Associate Degree OR 5+ years of automation experience across multiple systems with a Bachelor's Degree
Experience as controls / automation subject matter expert for construction or other projects
Programming/design/development of Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Control Logix, RSLogix, Compact Logix, FactoryTalk Batch, Siemens S5 & S7 PLC's, RSView, FactoryTalk View, PanelView, Wonderware, or related Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys experience
Superior database maintenance / development experience
Computer hardware / software validation and change control experience
PLC programming and connectivity experience
Industrial networking experience
Experience working in small, fast paced project teams
Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to effectively manage resource procurement and utilization
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Experience developing engineering documentation (URS/DDS/FDS/P&IDS)

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Engineering
Certified Energy Manager
Certified Automation Professional-ISA
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI
Experience working in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Experience working on construction projects
Historian configuration experience
HMI and SCADA configurations experience
SQL Programming experience

Responsibilities

Provide key complex support of distributed control systems, packaging and manufacturing automation systems to optimize costs, quality and service through the conception, development and implementation of new and improved manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, plant layout or product design
Perform advanced application trouble shooting, architecture review, system staging, and consulting services
Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control
Perform complex network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, SQL programming and repair programming
Perform preventative maintenance procedures on system and/or equipment
Collaborate with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations
Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards and implementation and verify those standards are being met
Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are being adhered to
Provide advanced system support for Operational Technology systems to include Enterprise Quality Management System (TrackWise), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (SAP), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) (Adept and MasterControl), and Electronic Batch Records (EBR)

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.

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