PRINCIPAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER

• 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 • Min. 8 years' experience in DeltaV Batch in 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 team player, 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