Principal Automation Engineer

CSL; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for the Illinois site to lead controls-related projects in a cGMP manufacturing environment. You will drive innovative design solutions, program automation platforms, and align site strategies with CSL objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering/leadership, a Bachelor's in engineering, and experience with regulatory and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years of engineering/leadership experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and engineering/automation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs and implements controls-related projects with impact on profitability.
• Executes multiple projects in a cGMP environment and understands regulatory and QA requirements.
• Proficient programmer in automation languages and platforms.
• Modify and author site process automation strategy to align with CSL objectives.
• Develop policies, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to meet regulatory requirements.
• Complies with CSL Behring Safety Program and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Automation programming

Industrial controls

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

Allen-Bradley

PCS7

WinCC

Siemens

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs and implements controls-related project or manufacturing support tasks, which have a direct impact on company profitability. Ability to develop innovative design solutions to complex problems.
• Successfully executes multiple project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment; and understands regulatory and quality assurance requirements/impact.
• Proficient programmer in one or more areas of automation programming languages and platforms.
• Preferred automation systems (shown in order of preference) include Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms, ControlLogix), Siemens (PCS7, WinCC).
• Understands and applies electrical power and distribution systems, NEC, NFPA 70E, and PSM regulation/standards.
• Modify and author site process automation strategy to ensure long term strategic alignment with CSL objectives are met.
  Assists the department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements.
• Complies with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as an engineer/leader
• Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred

Competencies

• Strong communication skills with customers, design teams, contractors, and management
• Good problem solving, technical learning, time management and prioritizing skills
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility
• Action oriented skills; ability to learn on the fly

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $115,000 - $136,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit https://www.csl.com/.

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.