Senior Engineer Automation

Incyte Corporation; Yverdon-les-Bains; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Incyte Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineer Automation to lead operational and project activities across Process and Building automation systems supporting biopharmaceutical production. You will collaborate with automation, manufacturing, process engineering and IT to ensure compliant, reliable and efficient automation platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems, Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and strong project management skills.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of total experience in automation engineering
• Minimum 5 years in the pharma/biotech manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with automation systems and PLC/DCS technology

Aufgaben

• Lead and execute operational activities with automation, manufacturing, process engineering and IT stakeholders
• Manage risk analysis activities for automation systems
• Act as system owner to ensure compliant state of site automation systems
• Maintain and improve facility automation systems including Building Management, Process and Clean Utilities Automation
• Supervise contractors and automation vendors; develop SOPs for compliance and management of automation systems
• Collaborate with Production to minimize manufacturing interruptions
• Lead projects from requirements to completion with cross-functional teams and management updates

Kenntnisse

Automation engineering

DCS/PLC systems

Rockwell/Siemens platforms

Project management

Bilingual: French & English

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Automation/Electrical/Bio/Chemical

Tools

DCS/PLC software

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Summary

As a Senior Engineer Automation you will be part of the engineering team responsible for operational and automation projects’ initiatives related to the Process and Building automation systems used to support the production of biopharmaceutical drug substance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational related

• Work closely with various automation, manufacturing, process engineering and IT stakeholders in order to execute the daily operational activities
• Manage Risk analysis activities related to automation systems
• Responsible for the compliant state of the assigned site automation systems, where he/she will act as system owner.
• Assure the maintenance and continuous improvement of the various Facility automation systems, including the Building management systems, Process and Clean Utilities Automation
• Work independently and supervise the activities of contractors, automation vendors or internal resources
• Develop and maintain the standard operating procedures to ensure the compliance and management of the automation systems.

Work closely with the Production team to minimize any potential manufacturing process interruption

• Participate in the On-Call service at a rate of 7 days/month.

Project related

• Lead the assigned projects from requirements definition until project completion. Lead internal and external resources. Build, maintain and present a project schedule/status to higher level management. Able to interact with various inter-disciplinary stakeholders to ensure proper and compliant execution of the assigned project.
• Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics
• Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines
• Be open and ready to work in a demanding environment
• Act within EHS rules and promote a safe and SOP-compliant mindset

Requirements

• Engineering educational background preferably in Automation, Electrical, Bio or Chemical processing
• Minimum of 7 years of total experience in automation engineering and minimum 5 years in the pharma/biotech manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with various automation systems
• Experience with DCS/PCS and PLC. Good knowledge of the Rockwell and Siemens platforms. The knowledge of other platforms is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Hardware and Virtualization of automated systems.
• Good knowledge of Biotech Process, Utilities and HVAC equipment
• Good understanding of electrical standards
• Good project management skills and good knowledge of Design, Construction and C&Q activities
• Fluent in French and English
• Broad knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality, Manufacturing and GLP/GCP/GMP/GAMP practices

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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