Senior Automation Engineer

ZylidacBio; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ZylidacBio in Emeryville, CA is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead facility and process automation across BAS and EMS. You will drive system operation, maintenance, reliability, and improvements, and provide technical guidance for BAS/EMS users.

You will develop and implement integrated automation solutions, monitor parameters, and support GMP manufacturing. This role also entails managing small capital projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Facility and process automation expertise in GMP environments.
• Strong technical writing and SOP/SDD authoring.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV automation software.
• Experience with OSI PI data historian and alarm/notification.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Owns BAS and EMS system operation, maintenance, reliability, improvements and updates.
• Lead automation engineering for new and existing equipment; provide guidance and support.
• Manage BAS/EMS system improvements and process controls for critical parameters.
• Support utilities and manufacturing operations from process control viewpoint.
• Lead small capital/expense projects; manage budget and schedules.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, Process Development, Facilities, IT, EH&S, and others.
• Assist in FAT/SAT, startup, commissioning, IQ/OQ/CSV as needed.
• Create and revise Software Design Descriptions and SOPs.
• Manage external contractors/vendors; provide guidance.
• Create change controls for GMP changes.
• Generate deviation reports; participate in investigations and RCA.
• Follow safety and environmental rules; participate in on-call.

Skills

Automation engineering leadership

Technical writing (SOPs, SDDs)

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field

8+ years of facility and process automation experience

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

OSI PI

Job description

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• System owner and engineering lead for Johnson Control Building Automation System (BAS) and Emerson Delta V Environmental Monitoring System (EMS). Directly responsible for system operation, maintenance, reliability, improvement, and software update.
• Lead the engineering of automation and controls on new and existing equipment. Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and engineering support to BAS and EMS users.
• Manage BAS/EMS system for equipment/system improvement and change. Provide process control for parameters such as, temperature, pressure, flow, and pH.
• Provides automation and engineering support to critical utilities system/equipment, such as Water for Injection system, hot water boiler, chilled water system, clean compressed air, process gases, Air Handling Unit and waste neutralization system.
• Provide process control systems engineering and technical support to GMP manufacturing operations through commercialization.
• Provide technical support to process development, analytical and formulation development laboratory functions.
• Lead small capital / expense project, manage project budget, create schedule, provide deliverables, and complete project in a timely manner.
• Partner proactively with Manufacturing, Quality Control/Assurance, Process Development Labs, Facilities Engineering, IT, EH&S, Quality Engineering as well as other internal/external customers.
• Contribute to execution of FAT/SAT, start up, commissioning and qualification for system and equipment for new commercial building. Assist Validation in performing Installation/Operational qualification and Computer System Validation, as needed.
• Assist technicians in resolving problems and implement corrective action to prevent reoccurrences.
• Create and/or revise related Software Design Description and Standard Operating Procedures as needed for new/existing equipment.
• Manage external contractors/vendors and provide clear guidance to the team for technical solutions, repairs, improvement, and business processes.
• Create change control documents for implementing GMP changes.
• Generate deviation reports as needed. Participate in investigation, root cause analysis, risk & impact assessment, and corrective action.
• Follow safety and environmental rules for all project execution and change control.
• Participate in weekend on call program. Respond to alarm notifications.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• In depth knowledge and understanding of facility and process automation solutions and best practices.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Software Design Descriptions (SDDs), etc.
• Experience developing and implementing integrated automation solutions using Emmerson Delta V software.
• Experience developing and implementing parameter monitoring, data historization, trend reporting, alarm monitoring and notification using OSI Pi software.
• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with evolving technology
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 8 plus years of facility and process automation experience
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field