Lead Automation Engineer

ABBVIE OPERATIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotechnology sector is seeking an Automation Technical Lead to design, develop, and maintain automation systems supporting manufacturing processes. This challenging role requires strong leadership skills and expertise in control systems and regulatory compliance, offering an opportunity to significantly impact operational efficiency in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical preferred.
• Experience in Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation assessments, implementation, and qualification activities for new technology.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operation automation systems.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and audits.

Skills

Proficiency in programming/troubleshooting in Control Systems (DCS/PLC)

Knowledge of GAMP/GMP

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation)

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems like POMSnet

Data Historian Systems like OSI PI

Project management tools

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

· Design, develop and maintain good performance of the automation systems to support manufacturing processes.

· Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) within his/her purview.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Support

· Automation technical lead in the site capital/operational project i.e new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing automation assessments, implementation and qualification activities.

· Provide technical guidance and oversight to automation/senior automation engineer.

Co-ordination with global automation on site LRP’s.

Operation Support

· Provide technical support to automation systems related issues in manufacturing operations.

· Maintain GMP compliant state of the automation systems.

· Ensure periodic alarm management/audit trail reviews are done

· Ensure periodic preventive maintenance is carried out for all automation systems.

· Ensure periodic review of work order’s related to preventive/demand maintenance.

· Support 24/7 on call operational support.

· Periodic review of automation SOP’s if required

Audit Support

· Automation representative in non-conformance investigations and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

· Automation representative in external/internal compliance audits.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation)

· 12 – 15 + years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical is highly preferred.

· Proficiency in programming/troubleshooting in Control Systems (DCS/PLC) applications especially DeltaV, Siemens, Allen Bradley etc.

· Experience in Network Infrastructure/ Virtual Machines – Virtualization, Communication protocol i.e Devicenet, Ethernet/IP, Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Profinet, IO link etc

· Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems like POMSnet etc

· Experience in Data Historian Systems like OSI PI etc

· Knowledge of GAMP/GMP and familiarity with documentation in regulated environment.

· A self-driven team player with strong communication skills to collaborate, influence and provide technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Proven ability to lead automation projects with experience in project management tools and mentor teams of engineers.