Pharma Automation Engineer - PLC, HMI, DCS (cGMP)

NorthStar Medical Technologies; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

World-class facilities

Job summary

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes seeks an Automation Engineer to design, commission, and support PLC/HMI/DCS automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement changes, develop specifications, and maintain documentation in a cGMP environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with Automation focus and knowledge of Siemens automation products, with experience in regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a concentration in Automation or Process Control.
• Specific knowledge of Siemens automation products and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, revise and commission PLC, HMI, and DCS based automation systems with input from cross-functional teams and senior staff.
• Design, code, test, debug programs and systems as needed in support of new designs and current production systems.
• Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
• Create, modify, and maintain automation system documentation including project documentation, specification documents, and SOPs in a cGMP compliant state.
• Troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations personnel on automated operations.
• Ensure effective maintenance and availability of automation system controls and equipment.
• Support the validation of automation systems per cGMP and Regulatory guidance.
• Understand and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and present drawings and project progress to peers and management.
• Participate in process risk and hazard reviews and modify equipment/designs as necessary to ensure safe operation and appropriate specifications are captured.
• Continuously adapt to an ever-changing regulatory environment such that the Company is in compliance with current regulations.
• Maintain a learning-oriented mindset, leveraging mentorship opportunities to expand knowledge of automation systems, troubleshooting, and project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

DCS systems

Automation troubleshooting

Documentation

Training

Regulatory compliance

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes seeks an Automation Engineer to design, commission, and support PLC/HMI/DCS automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement changes, develop specifications, and maintain documentation in a cGMP environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with Automation focus and knowledge of Siemens automation products, with experience in regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.