Job Title: Controls Engineer
Company: Novozen Health Care LLC.,
Location: Washington
Duration: 6 months + extensions
Employment Type: Contract
Job Responsibilities:
- The primary function of the Controls Engineer is to provide technical support of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects.
- The position may participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
- The Controls Engineer assumes responsibility for participation and leadership in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance.
- In addition, the Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.
- Provides overall technical assistance for OT equipment controls systems.
- Provides technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
- Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Provides controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
- Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
- Manages and/or participates in major capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the "Project Management Guidelines" system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
- Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
- Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
- Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science; Major: Computer Science, or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
- Rockwell Logix Programmer certification desired.
- 7+ years of OT Controls systems engineering required.
- Experience in a Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry preferred.
- Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls system Hardware; PLC, PanelView HMIs, and Servo Drives preferred.
- Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls Software: RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio preferred.
- Working knowledge in Wonderware Intouch, InSQL Historian, Archestra IDE and DA Servers preferred.
Pay Scale:
Anticipated hourly pay range: specific range such as ($54/Hr to $59/Hr).
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
- Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.