Automation Engineer 3, DSM Upstream

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is looking for an Automation Engineer 3 based in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The role involves supporting the Drug Substance Manufacturing facility through DeltaV automation, performing activities like code configuration, developing documentation, and executing tests.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant Automation experience. Candidates with DeltaV experience will be preferred. The role also involves on-call support for troubleshooting and collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience.
• DeltaV automation experience is required.
• Preferred: 6+ years of Automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform Automation activities, such as code configuration and document development.
• Create standard code utilizing simple control strategies.
• Serve as on-call support for Automation inquiries.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic problem-solving skills

Ability to present information

Knowledge of Automation subject areas

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer 3, DSM Upstream, will provide support to the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) facility using DeltaV. This includes implementing changes to the Automation systems, updating design documents, executing tests, troubleshooting events, and providing automation on-call support. This role focuses on supporting the delivery of DeltaV logic for Upstream process areas, including Inoculum Lab, Media Preparation, Seed Culture, Large Scale Bioreactors, and Harvest.

What You'll Do

• Perform Automation activities, such as code configuration, document development, and test execution using DeltaV
• Delivers accurate and on-time Automation work
• Creates standard code utilizing simple control strategies
• Assists with developing (generating, reviewing, maintaining) various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Assists with developing (generating, reviewing, maintaining) various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Assists with developing various test protocols and executes functional testing for documents (e.g.,
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to present information to others
• Ability to apply knowledge of Automation subject areas

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field
• 5 years of Automation, Instrumentation & Controls, or other relevant technical experience
• DeltaV automation experience is required
• Preferred: 6+ year of Automation experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time 30 minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time 240 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.

EEO Information

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ADA Information

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