Spclst , Manufacturing Automation
About The Position
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead is responsible for the site-wide operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BAS infrastructure, supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and critical facilities. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in Siemens Desigo CC systems, including configuration, programming, and system lifecycle management, while supporting a team of required resources. The BAS lead ensures reliable, compliant, and secure facility automation, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant site operations aligned with our company's engineering, quality, and sustainability objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation) or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience with building automation systems
- Experience with building automation applications such as Siemens Desigo
- Understanding of HVAC, cleanroom, and utility automation systems.
- Knowledge of IT/OT networking, cybersecurity, and BAS architectures.
- Familiarity with alarm management and energy optimization initiatives.
- Experience managing vendors and system integrators.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- GMP experience preferred, including validation, change control, compliance, and SDLC practices.
Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day performance and reliability of site BAS, including systems supporting HVAC, Cleanrooms, Utilities (WFI, PW, compressed gases), and Environmental monitoring support.
- Serve as the site technical lead for Siemens Desigo CC, including system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Lead root cause investigations and resolution of BAS deviations, alarms, and system issues, minimizing impact to GMP operations.
- Establish clear technical standards, expectations, and performance goals for BAS support activities.
- Perform and/or oversee hands-on configuration and programming of Siemens Desigo CC systems, including point configuration, graphics development, alarm management, and control logic modifications.
- Review and approve BAS design changes, logic updates, and system expansions.
- Ensure all BAS changes follow approved change control, validation, and cybersecurity processes.
- Ensure BAS systems remain audit-ready, compliant with GMP, data integrity, and site quality requirements.
- Support validation activities including User Requirements, Functional Specifications, Testing (IQ/OQ), and System releases and changes.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve deviations, CAPAs, and inspections related to BAS.
- Develop and execute BAS lifecycle management plans, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and system standardization.
- Drive continuous improvement in energy efficiency, alarm rationalization, and system performance and availability.
- Collaborate with site and global engineering teams to align BAS implementations with our company's standards and best practices.
- Manage BAS vendors and system integrators, ensuring delivery meets contractual, technical, and quality expectations.
- Act as the primary BAS interface for facilities, manufacturing, labs, EHS, and IT/OT cybersecurity teams.
- Provide clear communication to site leadership on BAS risks, priorities, and performance.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
