TERM - Specialist, Controls and Automation

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. is seeking a Specialist for Instrumentation and Automation in Winnipeg.

You will operate, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair gloveless robotic filling isolators and related equipment, acting as an SME to support reliability and improvements across production and lab lines. Required qualifications include a technical diploma in instrumentation/engineering tech, with 6+ years in regulated settings and CMMS/SAP/DeltaV/PLC expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, Robotics, Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent is required.
• Strong preference for CTTAM accreditation.
• 6+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Experience in regulated/pharma environments and knowledge of cGMP/ICH is beneficial.
• Experience with CMMS, SAP PM, DeltaV, and PLC systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support operations through equipment changeovers, calibrations, maintenance, and upgrades to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot and interpret complex equipment programming.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair production, lab, and test equipment.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of control valves, transmitters, and process instrumentation.
• Provide SME support for issues, investigations, CAPEX projects.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, root cause analyses, and OOC investigations.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for new tasks.
• Analyze equipment performance and contribute to test specs and electrical schematics.
• Recommend improvements to reliability, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

CMMS

SAP Plant Maintenance

DeltaV

PLC systems

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Regulated environment experience

Education

Technical diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, Robotics, Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent

CTTAM or equivalent credential (strongly preferred)

Tools

CMMS

SAP Plant Maintenance

DeltaV

PLC systems

Job description

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow.Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow.Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Job Summary - TERM

The Specialist, Instrumentation and Automation is responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and repair of the gloveless robotic filling isolator and other production and laboratory instrumentation. The role serves as a subject matter expert (SME), providing technical support, recommending solutions to complex equipment issues, and supporting ongoing reliability and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support filling operations through equipment changeovers, calibrations, maintenance, and upgrades to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot and interpret complex equipment programming.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and repair of production, laboratory, and test equipment.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, in compliance with procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of control valves, transmitters, and process instrumentation.
• Provide SME support for technical issues, investigations, and CAPEX projects.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, root cause analysis, and OOC investigations.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Analyze equipment performance and contribute to test specifications and electrical schematics.
• Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, efficiency, and quality.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Technical diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, Robotics, Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent is required.
• Accredited technician or technologist from a Canadian Association such as the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) is strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment is considered highly beneficial; knowledge or ability to learn pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required (e.g. cGMPs, ICH guidance, Eudralex, etc.).
• Previous experience in using a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is required; experience with SAP Plant Maintenance, DeltaV, and PLC systems is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, standards, techniques, policies, and processes.
• Familiar with the concept of world-class maintenance and best practices.
• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work a 4x10 shift schedule, rotating between days, evening and nights and/or 3x12 shifts, rotating between days and evenings. Weekend work will be required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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