Automation Engineer

thehivecareers.co; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in automation and instrumentation for facility projects. Candidates must have 8-10 years of programming experience with Werum MES and DeltaV within the biopharmaceutical sector. This role involves producing design documents, executing qualifications, and ensuring compliance with GMP guidelines. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience validation and programming experience with Werum MES software and DeltaV.
• Experience with Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, design or/and construction.
• Knowledge of process, utility and building control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation and instrumentation design services for facility projects.
• Produce and review design drawings and specification documents.
• Execute and review Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols.

Skills

Werum MES software programming experience

DeltaV programming experience

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing knowledge

GMP guidelines knowledge

Ability to generate engineering drawings

ISA standards knowledge

PID control theories knowledge

Distributed control systems knowledge

Strong DeltaV Coding

Job description

• Performautomation and instrumentation and control engineering design servicesfor existing facility projects, including upgrades and capacityexpansions, equipment upgrading and replacement.
• Produce and review design drawings and specification documents (URS, FS, DS, etc.).
• Generate,execute, and review design testing, generate and participate infunctional specification testing, and perform field inspection services.
• Generate, execute, and review Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols.
• Generate, review, and approve GMP Lifecycle Documents (e.g., risk documents, trace matrices, periodic review, etc.)
• Execute and track progress of change records.

MUST HAVES

• 8-10 years' experience validation and programming experience with Werum MES software and DeltaV.
• Experience with Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, design or/and construction.
• Knowledge of process, utility and building control systems.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines, experience in generation of controlled documents.
• Qualification experience related to control and computer systems.
• Ability to generate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of ISA standards and practices for instrumentation.
• Knowledge of PID control theories and techniques.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, and associated programming languages (RS Logix Preferred).
• Practical knowledge of distributed control systems, and associated programming languages ***Strong DeltaV Coding***

PLUSSES

• Knowledge of computer aided manufacturing automation.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time utilization skills.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto comply with cGMP requirements (gowning, documentation, andprocedures) for performing work within the manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of PC based programs and web-based systems.
• Ability to work most of the time independently with minimal direct supervision.