Specialist, Manufacturing Automation
About The Position
The Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting the West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist. The role provides automation-system support and technical expertise to enable the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products. It is responsible for resolving problems, implementing process-control and data-collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental requirements. The position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering and supports a broad range of automated systems in GMP manufacturing operations. The role provides technical ownership and shop-floor support for automation components used in manufacturing, designs and implements automation-related corrective actions and continuous improvements, and supports investigations to prevent recurring system issues. It may also provide off-shift, weekend, evening, remote, or on-site support for 24/7 manufacturing operations as required.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience in process automation or a related field.
- Familiarity with Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements and regulated GxP environments.
- Knowledge of the ISA-88 Batch Standard.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
- Either a BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 2 years of GMP manufacturing and/or manufacturing automation experience, or a high school diploma with 4 years of GMP manufacturing and/or manufacturing automation experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Experience supporting aseptic processing and/or sterile manufacturing operations.
- Technical and operational expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Technical and operational expertise in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Technical and operational expertise in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Technical and operational expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
- Technical and operational expertise in network infrastructure.
- Technical and operational expertise in SQL databases.
- Technical and operational expertise in manufacturing automation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide automation-system support and expertise for manufacturing quality vaccine products and meeting site priorities.
- Serve as technical owner for automation-system components supporting manufacturing processes, including direct shop-floor support.
- Design, implement, test, and close change controls for automation-related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build relationships with business partners and stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and system issues, and develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain awareness of emerging automation technologies and industry trends and recommend adoption where appropriate.
- Provide off-shift, weekend, evening, remote, or on-site automation support for 24/7 manufacturing operations as required.
- Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating integrity, precision, accomplishment, motivation, ambition, and respect.
- Comply with global policies, procedures, guidelines, regulatory requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices in daily responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- Other insurance benefits for employees and families.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation.
- Compassionate and sick days.
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
