Senior Automation Engineer – GMP Systems Lead

Zoetis, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. seeks a Sr. Engineer- Automation to manage on-site industrial controls systems, BMS, PMS, EMS and PCS infrastructure at the Lithia Springs, GA site, ensuring compliance with Zoetis standards, GMP and non-GMP requirements.

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems, supporting life-cycle management, change control, audits, and training of staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical, chemical, automation engineering or related field.
• 6+ years managing automation systems experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in GMP/compliant automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Gatekeep standards for new automation architecture and support installation of instrumentation and control systems (BMS, DCS, PLCs).
• Maintain Automation master plan for the site and lifecycle management of automation base.
• Oversee change control processes for automation systems to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Provide troubleshooting support for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop training programs to enhance team skills in instrumentation and control.
• Interface with vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts meet technical specs and timelines.
• Support regulatory audits with technical expertise and document SOPs as required.
• Lead project efforts from conception through commissioning for automation infrastructure.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing for all automation.”

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS

ISA-88

ISA-95

GAMP

FDA/cGMP knowledge

IQ/OQ/PQ

Life-cycle management

Project management

Technical communication

IT/OT integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, automation engineering or related field

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. seeks a Sr. Engineer- Automation to manage on-site industrial controls systems, BMS, PMS, EMS and PCS infrastructure at the Lithia Springs, GA site, ensuring compliance with Zoetis standards, GMP and non-GMP requirements.

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems, supporting life-cycle management, change control, audits, and training of staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.