Lead Automation Engineer-Delta V

Cognizant North America; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 66,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive automation solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. With a focus on collaboration and technical leadership, you'll work on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. If you have a proactive mindset and a passion for problem-solving, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, and help shape the future of automation in a leading organization.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP's and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ensure automation solution alignment.
• Collaborate with technical offices and leads for project success.
• Maintain compliance with training requirements and project standards.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Scripting and test automation

Mentoring and guiding

Task organization and prioritization

Education

BS Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Delta V DCS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA

SQL software and systems

Job description

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for Lead Automation Engineer to join the team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education Details: BS or Equivalent

Job Locations: Indianapolis, IN (Remote)

SKILLS:

* Proactive mindset.
* Natural problem solver.
* Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration.
* Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation.
* Mentor, guide and support fellow team members.
* Drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
* Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to make the most of available time.

Key Responsibilities:

* Technical ownership for the project
* Collaborate with Program technical offices to ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards
* Collaborate with their Digital/MES workstream counterpart leads to align the automation and digital solutions
* Provide technical leadership to the multiple area leads working on their project for the respective area/node and ensure that applicable standards are followed
* Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.)
* Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
* Assist in defining the software components that need to be created or modified
* Communicate progress, issues, and needs to automation project manager for the area
* Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications
* Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
* Responding to system integrator technical queries
* Support the development of software testing strategies
* 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

Requirements:
* BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* 10+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
* Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise
* Experience with Delta V DCS
* Preferable, a 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
* Process Automation project experience with the Delta V platform
* Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment.
* Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
* Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
* Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.
* 10+ years relevant Delta V experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry

Applications will be accepted until January 23rd ,2025

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for the position is between $ 66,896- $132,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Salary:

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law