Specialist , Manufacturing Automation

MSD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description: Our Digital Manufacturing Operations organization supporting the thriving West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer (Specialist, Manufacturing Automation) to join the team. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and collaboration of individuals. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience OR 4 years of relevant industry experience
Strong technical writing capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers and vendors
Accountability
Audit Management
Automation
Biomanufacturing
Business Process Improvements
Communication
Computer Science
Data Management
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Driving Continuous Improvement
International Standardization
Interpersonal Communication
Manufacturing
Problem Management
Process Automations
Quality Management
Real-Time Programming
Six Sigma
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Technical Writing
Technical Writing Documentation

Nice To Haves

Technical and operational expertise in the following disciplines desired: DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV
Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard
Knowledgeable of regulatory GxP requirements
Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/inspections, and must therefore be able to speak knowledgeably about automation, process and cGMP details of the manufacturing operations
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot challenging equipment/automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance
Maintain the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs through the life cycle of the equipment (initial qualification through retirement)
Design and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve processes and reduce costs
Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively identify and resolve technical issues
Implement, maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs and technical documentation e.g. Change Management, System Problem Management, System Performance Monitoring
Responsible for supporting a culture of continuous improvement leveraging Six Sigma tools within Automation on initiatives such as problem solving, standardization, reduced cycle time, Lean process principles