MES Senior Automation Engineer 2-DeltaV/Syncade

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead Automation projects and support Drug Substance Manufacturing. This role involves implementing changes to Automation systems, developing specifications, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with DeltaV MES and a strong technical background in Automation. You will have the opportunity to mentor other engineers and make complex decisions that impact the organization. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Automation experience with a Bachelor's degree or 8+ years with a Master's.
• Extensive experience with DeltaV MES and SQL technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation projects and develop specification documents.
• Collaborate with departments and provide mentorship to engineers.

Skills

DeltaV MES (Syncade)

SQL Stored Procedures

xPath Matching

Automation Standards

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's degree in technical field

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Manufacturing Executing System

Job description

MES Senior Automation Engineer 2-DeltaV/Syncade

About This Role

The Senior Automation Engineer 2, MES provides support to Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM). This includes implementation of changes to the Automation systems, updating design documents, executing testing, troubleshooting events, and being a part of Automation on-call support. This role leads projects and handles complex changes while coordinating with other internal and external groups.

What You’ll Do

• Spearheads Automation team through activities, such as code configuration within several process areas and scope work
• Leads the development of various specification documents (e.g., user requirements specification (URS), functional specification (FS), design qualification (DQ), etc.)
• Drives and coordinates global alignment of our implemented capabilities, maintaining and protecting our global platform concept
• Leads the development of various test protocols and functional testing documents (e.g., installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), etc.)
• Plans and implements the technical direction for medium area of responsibility
• Leads medium cross-functional teams through Automation projects
• Makes complex decisions across single Automation systems
• Designs Automation systems hardware and software and ensures consistency across platforms
• Serves as on-call support for Automation inquiries and troubleshooting
• Collaborates with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Validation
• Conducts training and presents information to team or other stakeholders
• Provides mentorship to other Engineers, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field of study relevant to Automation or Instrumentation & Controls with 12 years of Automation experience OR
• Master’s degree in technical field of study relevant to Automation or Instrumentation & Controls with 8+ years of Automation experience.
• Extensive experience with DeltaV MES (Syncade) that includes exposure to understanding behavior code, ET Configuration, EM configuration, DeltaV DCS configuration concepts, SC consumer execution group configuration.
• Proficiency in the fundamental technologies used within DeltaV MES (Syncade), such as SQL Stored Procedures and xPath Matching.
• Previous experience within pharma/GMP
• Personal ownership and proactive collaboration with external business partners and internal stakeholders
• Ability to define Automation standards and shares across site
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Advanced strategic thinking skills
• Ability to effectively present complex information to others
• Ability to remain up to date on regulatory and quality requirements for manufacturing.
• Ability to train or mentor others

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience and exposure to modelling BPR and eBR recipe components in a Manufacturing Executing System

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection, mechanical/production spaces that may require hearing protection, and may operate a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. Ability to discern audible cues, inspect or perform tasks with visual acuity, ascend or descend ladders, stand or sit for prolonged periods, and conduct activities using repetitive motions.

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.