Principal Automation Engineer - DeltaV Software

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will

• Lead, Design and implement process automation systems (DCS) and solutions to manage a batch pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Manage software development projects from design to implementation for new automation/data collection systems and expansion to existing systems
• Support troubleshooting and investigation of production process, equipment, systems and code/configuration related to quality or safety issues. Implement the relevant improvement solutions
• On-Call support for Biologics Manufacturing and API plants,
• Configuration of batch recipes according to customer specifications,
• Improvements/troubleshooting of existent Control Strategies,
• Commissioning and qualification activities for new and upgraded equipment
• Mentor and train engineers in the automation team

Requirements

• Prerequisite: Min. 8 years experience in DeltaV Batch Software Design and Configuration
• Degree in Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Computing or IT
• Excellent problem-solving ability and customer-focused
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills are required
• Must be proactive, have experience with high performance teams, strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills; ability to interact across functional teams at multiple levels within the organization
• Good skills in Windows operating system administration, programmable logic controllers, Visual Basic programming, databases and general programming would be added advantage
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with validation/qualification of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, utilities, facilities and/or computer systems as related to sterile products and medical devices
• Have strong trouble shooting capabilities. Be able to use engineering thinking and principles to tackle complex technical/process issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and working knowledge of FDA Regulations/Guidance, and Good Manufacturing Practices