Facility Controls Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Facility Controls Engineer to lead automation and control system support for Biopharmaceutical Operations. You will evaluate technology, plan upgrades, and collaborate with instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Responsibilities include leading system modifications, maintaining procedures, and supporting OT environments. Experience with Siemens Desigo/Apogee and GMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology required; 3+ years with Siemens Desigo or Apogee.
• Or 6+ years of experience with Siemens Desigo or Apogee in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure (Siemens Desigo).
• Collaborate with stakeholders through the automation lifecycle: gather requirements, design, implement, test/validate, document, and maintain systems.
• Troubleshoot facility control and utility systems; develop and execute corrective solutions.

Skills

Asset life cycle management

Data integrity

Digital fluency

GxP regulations

Lean management

Manufacturing technologies

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Problem solving

Risk awareness

Standards compliance

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology

Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee experience

Job description

The Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support of the Facility and Utility control systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications and upgrades to control systems, and provide technical support. Support for the instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include Siemens Desigo BAS.
• Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facility control system and associated utility control systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
• Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for facility control system.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.
• Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.
• Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards

Basic Qualification

• BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology and 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
• ORin Lieu of education 6+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogeee

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems is required.
• A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines is required.
• Experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of the facility control systems and instrumentation
• Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.
• Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred.
• Control System training and/or certification are preferred

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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