Sr. Automation Controls Engineer - Pharmaceutical

MRINetwork Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

H1B visa sponsorship

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation 15 days

Holidays 10

401k match 4%

Job summary

MRINetwork is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer for our Spokane, WA site to support OT systems for new lines 3 and 4. You will participate in design, installation, and upgrades, reporting to the Sr.

Engineering Manager within a Plant Engineering group of about 60 technical staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years of controls experience, PLC/HMI programming, pharma GMP/FDA exposure, and GAMP5 compliance, along with some project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of Controls systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on programming experience with PLC/HMI.
• Pharma industry experience with GMP & FDA.
• Experience with GAMP5 - Data Integrity.
• Some project management skills, methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
• Support design, acquisition, installation, and upgrade of critical control systems for new lines 3 and 4.
• Assist maintenance controls technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Develop and maintain control system specifications and RFQs for external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements locally and internationally.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

GMP/FDA experience

GAMP5

Project management

Rockwell PLC

RSLogix

PanelView/Wonderware

Proficy Historian

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

PanelView

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Fix32

iFix

Proficy Historian

MS SQL Server

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Controls Engineer

Location

Spokane, WA

Remote/Relocation

Relocation: YES

Compensation

$125K - $165K

Annual Bonus (Target 10%)

Benefits

• Generous Relocation Bonus
• Client will sponsor for H1B Visa transfer
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 15 days vacation/Sick time
• 10 Holidays
• 401k (match 4%)

Company Info

Our client is a growing CDMO company in the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are a part of a global parent company with sites in many countries with around 1,000+ people at this site in Spokane, WA. This is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering specialized Aseptic Sterile manufacturing, filling and lyophilization of drug products in Vials.

Group Info

Be part of the Plant Engineering group of around 60 technical people. This role will support the Controls and Automation systems for the new Aseptic finish fill lines 3 and 4. This role will directly report to the Sr. Manager of Engineering who has around 10 technical staff.

Notes

Note 1: The company recently completed their 3rd state-of-the-art Sterile Liquid compounding & Vial Filling line and are currently expanding again with a 4th line at this growing plant site.

Note 2: The primary Controls hardware is Rockwell Allen Bradley - PLC using RS Logix, and HMI systems like - PanelView, Wonderware, FactoryTalk studio suite, Fix32, iFix, Proficy Historian etc.

Note 3: Client will transfer of existing H1B Visa for this permanent direct hire role but will NOT sponsor for a new H1B visa application.

Job Summary

The primary function of the Sr. Controls Engineer is to provide technical support of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects for the new lines 3 and 4 at the Spokane site. Participate directly or assist others on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. Responsible for participation in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.

Job Description

Provides technical assistance for Spokane OT equipment controls systems. Provides technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc. Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs. Provides controls engineering support and guidance for manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects. Responsible for acquiring & maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies. Manages and/or participates in capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the "Project Management Guidelines" system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication and documentation of a multi-departmental team. Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufacturers to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of Controls systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on programming experience with PLC/HMI.
• Pharma industry experience working in GMP & FDA.
• Experience with GAMP5 - Data Integrity.
• Experience with some project management skills, methods and tools.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer Science or Engineering - Chemical, Mechanical, Automation Advanced degree or PE.
• Support and train Jr. Engineers and Maintenance technicians as needed.
• Experience with as many systems listed: Rockwell Allen Bradley - PLC using RS Logix, and HMI systems - PanelView, Wonderware, FactoryTalk studio suite, Fix32, iFix, & Proficy Historian.
• Rockwell Logix Programmer Certification.
• Defining and creating controls solutions such as: defining equipment user interfaces, control logic, alarms and interlocks, security, administration etc.
• MS SQL Server, TCP/IP networking, IDE and DA Servers.
• Experience in Equipment commissioning, qualification as well as supporting systems validation.
• Experience with Pharma sterile aseptic manufacturing, filling, Lyophilization.
• Interfacing with OEM equipment vendors, Construction/consulting partners and clients.

Keywords

Automation, Controls, PLC, HMI, Project, Pharma, CDMO, manufacturing, plant, FDA, GMP, Sterile Aseptic liquid filling, contract Manufacturing, GAMP5, contractor, C2C, Consultant