Senior/Principal Automation Engineer

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To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That's what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity:

As the Senior/Principal Automation Engineer you will provide continuous improvement expertise to automation activities in both of our cell culture facilities to increase the overall effectiveness. You will develop innovative partnerships to identify and refine tools and business processes that will greatly impact the design and implementation of changes to the Distributed & Mfg Control System (DCS - Siemens / MCS Honeywell) Your efforts should significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery of new and existing medicines that are currently manufactured in both facilities.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and review of automation-related policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Coordinate the resolution of automation system issues including cause analysis, issue resolution, unplanned event assessments, CAPAs, and investigations.
• Ensure alignment and compliance with Genentech policies, procedures, and directives.
• Be the SME and Mentor others in configuration standards, and business processes of all applicable DCS / MCS platforms.

Who you are:

• BS or MS Degree in Chemical, Electrical Engineering in significant industry experience
• Senior Engineer - 8+ years of manufacturing & engineering expertise
• Principal Engineer - 12+ years of manufacturing & engineering expertise
• You have experience with software development methodologies and automated systems life cycle support in a regulated industry.
• MUST have extensive GMP, S88, and GAMP, particularly as they relate to the operation, validation, and maintenance of controlled systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering techniques and principles and the ability to apply that knowledge as required.

Relocation is NOT available for this position

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Vacaville, CA is $100,000 min and $195,000 max of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.