Lead Automation Engineer

NNE; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing development through onboarding and training programs

Collaborative international project environment

Job summary

NNE is looking for a Lead Automation Engineer to deliver complex automation solutions in the life sciences sector. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with GAMP regulatory standards, and manage automation projects from planning to commissioning.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and a strong background in DCS systems, especially 800xA. Strong leadership skills and 8+ years of industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar field with a proven track record.
• Proficient in 800xA system and other DCS automation systems.
• Strong understanding of pharma life cycle, GAMP, 21CFR, GDP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver complex automation solutions.
• Supervise the development of functional specifications and coding.
• Test and verify programming meet functionality requirements.

Skills

Process Automation System Architecture

Team Leadership

Control Builder

DCS Automation Systems

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical/Industrial Automation

Tools

800xA system

PCDL, PCEL libraries

Job description

Lead Automation Engineer (Process Automation)

Lead Engineer for Process Automation responsible for delivering complex automation solutions across the life science and pharmaceutical sector, ensuring compliance with GAMP and other regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for deliverables where output is Complex in a specific area such as:
• Leading an area with a team – Setting direction, planning, execution & handover.
• Understanding various Project phases and automation deliverables for the same.
• Supervising / Development of functional specifications of Complex Units.
• Supervising / Developing DCS Application coding based on programming standards and design guidelines.
• Performing SME/Lead reviews to ensure consistency.
• Co-ordination and alignment with cross-functional teams i.e. Process/Mech. & E/I Team
• Co-ordination and alignment with Operational IT system.
• Testing and Verification to ensure that programming or coding is meeting functionality.
• Commissioning and Qualification to ensure that systems and equipment meet the requirements of end-users and regulatory agencies with multi-discipline collaboration.
• Ensuring project's technical and validation concepts are shared with team and are revisited on a regular basis.
• Handling Change management & impact assessment for the same.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert in own discipline.
• Sharing lessons learnt and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Acting as mentor / coach to juniors.
• Making decisions that impact own team and possibly other teams or operational areas.

Qualifications

• Have a degree in engineering in Electronics/Instrumentation/ Electrical/Industrial Automation or similar technical field.
• You have at least a minimum experience of 8 years in a similar field with proven track record of leading a team.
• Proficient in 800xA system (Control Builder , SFC, Hardware/Software), other system libraries or any other DCS automation systems.
• Knowledge of PCDL, PCEL libraries would be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Process Automation System Architecture, ISA S88 Batch & good engineering practice.
• Good knowledge on pharma life cycle /processes, GAMP, 21CFR, GDP & regulatory knowledge would be preferable.
• Strong Design/ functional specifications (Control Module, EM and Phase class) experience & application development for recipes would be preferable.
• Experience in Integration Specs, Installation packages, Test and Qualification protocols including test plans would be preferable.
• FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ experience.

NNE provides a collaborative, international project environment and encourages ongoing development through onboarding and training programs.

At NNE, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.