Site Automation, Senior Engineer

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

The Site Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining a stable, qualified, and highly available computing infrastructure and implementation and validated computer systems for the shopfloor and process automation systems, in close collaboration with the Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team. The individual ensures reliable operation and implementation of all automation systems for a 24x7 commercial manufacturing facility. This role works independently, with minimal supervision and direction and will provide technical direction, Project Management support, Commissioning and SME expertise in the areas of Facility, Utility and Metrology, instrumentation /control services. Projects may often require independent decision making and exercising judgment. This role will be based in Hopewell NJ and report to the Site Director Facilities and Engineering.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Support projects in the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems; including managing the work of internal engineers and outside vendors
• Support the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems and identify opportunities to improve existing processes, equipment, systems, and infrastructure
• Develop and review technical documentation
• Support of various Control System hardware and software
• Hands-on experience with modification of BAS, DCS, PLC and HMI/ SCADA software applications
• Participate and lead in controls fault analysis and remediation
• Support the configuration, administration and maintenance activities of the site manufacturing and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, manufacturing execution systems, and data historian
• Directly support operations with troubleshooting and issue resolution with respect to computer and automation systems
• Work on small cross functional teams in support of small projects or initiatives
• Requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowning
• Support operations and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and site requirements
• Collaborate and work closely with Automation teams at other sites in China
• The ability to operate self-sufficiently and to motivate oneself is crucial for the success of this position. In addition, the ability for this person to develop and maintain transparent communication between departments is essential

Computer Skills:

• Strong experience with software lifecycle methodologies, 21CFR Part 11 compliance, and GxP computer systems validation (CSV)
• Strong experience with one of the following platforms: Siemens BAS, Rockwell DCS, DeltaV, Allen Bradley PLC, OSISoft PI historian, Instrumentation and control panel hardware as required by the job
• Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP)
• MS Project

Other Qualifications:

• 5+ years related engineering experience
• 3+ years of startup experience
• Exposure to or direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-trainings, and other controlled documents
• Experience in managing small to medium-sized projects and outside vendors
• Effective written and verbal communications skills

Travel: Up to 20% as required

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $111,600.00 - $151,600.00 annually

BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.