Lead Automation Engineer

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Principal Objective of the Position:

To provide software application support for the process automation systems supporting the plant operation at the Devens site Biologics division. This includes directly implementing changes, managing projects as well as providing technical expertise to others in the organization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing, maintaining and administrating Process Automation System in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA.
• Responsible for maintaining high up-time for Process Automation systems to support manufacturing operation
• Support Automation system life cycle to ensure the procedures and processes are in compliance with quality requirements
• Lead process automation system software design standard development, architect design, configuration, integration and test.
• Lead or participate in cross functional teams (system integrators, contractors, end users) to develop the design requirement specifications, test plans and protocols for Automation Software and Infrastructure.
• Lead or manage medium size automation systems projects
• Lead or initiate Process Automation System continuous improvement to improve operational robustness and efficiency.
• Lead and/or work in collaboration with Validation, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing operations to keep the operations on site functional.
• Lead or support key business processes such as audit, investigation and CAPA
• Provide technical supervision, guidance, training to automation engineers within the group.
• Plan, implement and test design following good automation practices and standard operating procedure.
• Provide support to shift engineers in troubleshooting and guide in resolution for manufacturing activities.
• Lead a team of Automation Engineers in providing technical training, building positive team dynamics, supporting professional development and maintaining high engagement.

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, a related engineering field or its equivalent preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of distributed control systems software design experience in batch operation following ISA88/ISA95 standards
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries
• Experience on automation systems (DeltaV, MES, PI) configuration, architecture and administration in GMP environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Work with all departments and with all levels of the organization, specifically Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.
• Work within all Site Facilities, which requires one to give a high attention to detail and on occasion to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Although this is primarily a day shift position, support of 24/7 manufacturing operations will require off shift "on-call" coverage (nights and weekends), on a rotating schedule.

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