Senior IT Automation Engineer

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Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer, Information Technology (IT) Manufacturing – Automation reports to the Manager of IT Automation and provides engineering (design and build) and technical support for laboratory and manufacturing systems to ensure efficient and compliant operation. They are responsible for acting as a technical resource to the engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, and validation departments. This position will be responsible for incident resolution, database support, local network and infrastructure, controls systems specification, programming, simulation and testing, troubleshooting, repairs, start-up assistance, and project documentation as required.

Key Responsibilities

Support for new system deployments.

+ Completes deliverables during the design, delivery, commissioning of good manufacturing practices ( GMP ) computerized systems at the Phoenix site.

+ Provides support to project teams related to IT Digital Capability department requirements including user support models and data management.

+ Supports generation of validation and support documents (standard operating procedures (SOPs), Configuration Specification, etc.).

+ Executes protocols and/or test scripts for systems as required.

Routine support for GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix Site

+ Performs routine user and system maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of automation and GMP computerized systems.

+ Identifies process improvements for existing automation and GMP computerized systems and works with management to initiate related projects to implement the improvement.

+ Initiates change controls and document changes/creation as necessary.

+ Provides advanced training to system end users.

+ Ensures systems are available for production use and any down time is minimized to reduce impact to user teams.

+ Requests quotes from vendors for approved equipment, software, and services.

+ Interacts with end users, IT, maintenance, and other support groups while troubleshooting issues.

+ Programmable Logic Controller ( PLC ) logic and programming with Allen Bradley PLCs, Human Machine Interface ( HMI ) and/or Supervisory control and data acquisition ( SCADA ) programming with Wonderware, Rockwell Automation, or Intellution software packages.

+ Ensure individual compliance with the health authority regulations and applicable department programs, including training, policies, and standard operating procedures.

+ Ensure the qualified state of all equipment, systems, and facilities are maintained according to site policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

+ Acts as representative for IT Digital Capability department during interdepartmental projects.

+ Supports global projects that require support from IT Automation.

+ Perform other tasks as assigned.

Travel requirements:

+ Requires travel

Qualifications & Experience

+ Advanced knowledge of MS office applications.

+ Intermediate knowledge of Windows operating systems and laboratory specific applications.

+ Intermediate knowledge of IT fundamentals including networking, virtual server technology, backup and recovery, security, active directory, and disaster recovery strategies.

+ Intermediate knowledge of coding and scripting, including PLC code and control software, including structured text on multiple platforms.

+ Advanced knowledge of IT system support.

+ Intermediate knowledge of Software Design Life Cycle.

+ Advanced knowledge of software support.

+ Intermediate knowledge of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), GMP , Good Automated Manufacturing Practice ( GAMP ).

+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

+ Advanced organizational and time management skills.

+ Advanced critical reasoning and decision-making skills.

+ Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills.

+ Ability to develop others, delegate and motivate.

+ Requires strategic thinking and ability to work independently.

+ Ability to interpret / write general business documents.

+ Ability to interpret / write complex technical documents.

+ Requires excellent listening skills.

+ Qualitative training skills: responsiveness, enthusiasm, humor, sincerity, honesty, and tolerance.

+ Strong presentation development and delivery skills.

+ Ability to solve complex problems.

+ Ability to pass initial physical and annual monitoring.

+ Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, utility, and plant systems and the ability to troubleshoot automation used throughout the plant.

+ Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) drawings as well as construction drawings.

+ Exceptional teamwork, organizational, and time management skills with the flexibility and ability to multi-task.

+ Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID drawings.

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related applied science.

+ 5 years’ relevant work experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or engineering environment.

+ An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may substitute.

Working Conditions :

+ The incumbent may be required to climb ladders or walk on catwalks at elevations above the floor.

+ The incumbent may be exposed to areas where noise levels are elevated. May require hearing protection during these times.

+ The incumbent may be required to walk outside for short periods of time.

+ The incumbent may be exposed to conditions that require safety glasses and hairnets.

+ The incumbent may be required to work at elevated heights, including walking on the roof.

+ The incumbent may be exposed to noise, gases, odors, and wet/slippery conditions.

+ Must be able to work at least 8 hours per day or longer during shutdown periods.

+ Requires the ability to concentrate during lengthy technical discussions.

+ The incumbent will be required to work in an office