Sr. Specialist, Engineering

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d • $117,000 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist of Automation serves as the BAS/HVAC technical authority for West Point, GWES Southeast Pennsylvania. The senior specialist is responsible for automation system performance, compliance, reliability, energy optimization, and lifecycle management. The position provides technical leadership to specialists and technicians while leading capital projects, managing change controls, supporting audits, and maintaining BAS systems in a state of GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Lead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division, and IT.
Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
Lead investigations and resolution of systemic BAS/HVAC issues.
Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope development through commissioning and qualification.
Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.
Technical
Perform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Develop and maintain BAS/HVAC Master Plans and obsolescence strategies.
Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
Define system requirements, specifications, sequences of operation, and data integrity requirements.
Support lifecycle cost analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Provide technical oversight for new construction and renovation projects.
Compliance
Maintain BAS systems in a validated and inspection-ready state.
Manage change controls, including SDLC documentation and approval workflows.
Act as BAS/HVAC subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
Ensure system documentation, SOPs, training curricula, and compliance records remain current.
Support GMP and GLP business areas while maintaining regulatory compliance.
A successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate:
Advanced BAS/HVAC engineering expertise
Automation programming and troubleshooting skills
GxP compliance and validation knowledge
Change management and SDLC experience
Capital project management
Root cause analysis and reliability engineering
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
Energy management and operational optimization
Functions as a recognized technical expert.
Leads projects and initiatives with significant business impact.
Provides technical guidance to others.
Owns strategy and lifecycle management for critical systems.
Operates with a high degree of independence.
Represents the organization during regulatory inspections.
This role places substantially greater emphasis on:
Regulatory compliance
Quality interactions
Capital project leadership
Strategic planning
Technical mentorship
Automation system ownership and administration

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in BAS/HVAC design, operation, maintenance
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in working with facilities systems
• Three years of experience and proficiency working with Siemens BAS systems.
• Experience in performing engineering calculations
• Experience in ASME, ASHRAE and building codes
• BS in electrical or mechanical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience with union labor
• Siemens Insight and Desigo experience.
• PE and/or PMP certifications/license
• Three years of experience in performing HVAC calculations

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between GWES, Utilities, Maintenance, Quality, our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division, and IT.
• Provide technical direction to EUTS Specialists and technicians.
• Lead investigations and resolution of systemic BAS/HVAC issues.
• Manage automation and facility system upgrade projects from scope development through commissioning and qualification.
• Serve as project manager and capital team leader for facility system projects.
• Perform BAS programming, code changes, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain BAS/HVAC Master Plans and obsolescence strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Define system requirements, specifications, sequences of operation, and data integrity requirements.
• Support lifecycle cost analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for new construction and renovation projects.
• Maintain BAS systems in a validated and inspection-ready state.
• Manage change controls, including SDLC documentation and approval workflows.
• Act as BAS/HVAC subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Ensure system documentation, SOPs, training curricula, and compliance records remain current.
• Support GMP and GLP business areas while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior