Automation Lead

Planet Pharma; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 61 992 - 89 544; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Résumé du poste

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Automation Area Lead to oversee automation solutions within projects. This role requires over 8 years of automation experience, preferably in API/bulk manufacturing, and strong teamwork skills. Responsibilities include technical ownership, collaboration with project teams, and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. The position offers a competitive pay range of $45-$65/hr based on experience, with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• 5+ years’ experience in DeltaV Batch DCS.
• Exceptional teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Technical ownership for the automation area in a project.
• Work with system integrators to finalize functional specifications.
• Collaborate with Project Technical Lead to deliver on schedule.

Connaissances

Automation experience

Teamwork

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Outils

DeltaV Batch DCS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Description du poste

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Job Description

The Automation Area Lead will be responsible for the control system solution for an area within a project ensuring the solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy, standards and user requirements. The area lead will work in conjunction with the other members of the Project Team, including the Automation Project Manager, Automation Technical Lead, Automation Area Leads, Process Engineers, Tech Services/Manufacturing Science Representatives, Quality Engineers, and Operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Technical ownership for an area in a project
• Define the S88 software structure and list for the area
• Develop draft function design specifications for the area
• Work with system integrators to finalize the functional specifications
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
• Working closely with the Project Technical Lead and System Integrator to successfully deliver the project on schedule and budget
• Collaborate with Program technical offices to ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards
• Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables in the area (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.)
• Assist in defining the software components that need to be created or modified
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to automation technical lead for the project
• Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications
• Develop Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
• Responding to system integrator technical queries
• Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
• Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
• Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
• Maintain compliance with training requirements

Role Requirements

• 8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
• Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise
• 5+ years’ experience in DeltaV Batch DCS
• Preferable, previous experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Exceptional teamwork abilities
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Pay Range: $45-65/hr* Based on experience

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries: Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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