Pharmaceutical - Siemens Desigo / Insight Building Automation Engineer

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel compensation

Job summary

MMR Consulting is seeking a Pharmaceutical Building Automation Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. You will design, manage projects and commission BAS systems for biopharma processes, working with Siemens Insight/Desigo and other automation platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma/biotech automation, strong leadership, and ability to mentor engineers and coordinate vendors. Some travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferably Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls or related discipline.
• 5+ years pharma/biotech building automation engineering; 3+ years building controls (BAS).
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and data integrity; basic SOPs and validation concepts.
• Reading Siemens BAS code and making small code modifications.
• Leadership to lead projects with multiple stakeholders; mentorship of junior engineers.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and review vendor programming.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for design, project management, commissioning and startup of automation systems.
• Support project execution through feasibility to handover; manage procurement, governance, FAT/SAT.
• Coordinate with Process Eng, Mechanical, Validation and client stakeholders.
• Prepare URS/FRS, SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices; participate in IQ/OQ/PQ testing.
• Lead meetings, track progress, manage vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Travel to client sites as needed and supervise installation phases.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Mentorship

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical / Controls / Chemical)

Tools

Siemens Insight

Siemens Desigo

AutoCAD

Job description

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role.

Relocation or travel compensation will be provided for the qualified candidate.

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation.

MMR has offices in Canada, USA, and Asia

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers and specialists involved in the engineering and project management of equipment, systems and facilities for life sciences facilities. This role is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Some travel to other client sites is expected. This role is for Pharmaceutical - Siemens Desigo / Insight Building Automation Engineer to work on the design, project execution and commissioning of process systems in the biopharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead/mentor junior engineers, equipment vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
• Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as:

Feasibility

Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design

Procurement

Construction

Project Monitoring/Governance

Commissioning & Qualification

• The ideal candidate has experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) such as Siemens Insight, Siemens Desigo in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings
• Perform programming / configuration on BAS
• Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms.
• Perform automation / electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems.
• Facilitate work efforts with other disciplines such as Process Engineering, Mechanical, Validation, and client’s internal stakeholders.
• Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices.
• Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.
• Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes / action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates.
• Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, and provide updates.
• Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
• Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
• Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
• Visit construction and installation sites. Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
• Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
• Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
• Knowledge of GAMP and data integrity requirements
• Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Years of experience: Minimum 5+ years of pharma (8+ years is preferred) building automation engineering experience, with at least 3 years (5+ years is preferred) of building controls experience with BAS. Knowledge of Siemens Insight or Desigo, including reading code and making small code modifications.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, and Siemens BAS Code (Insight or Desigo).
• Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
• Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including AI-enabled systems, to support application review and candidate evaluation. Hiring decisions are made with human oversight and consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.