Senior Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineeress

Job Opportunity: Senior Automation Engineer

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer for a 12-month temporary contract with an esteemed international pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This position will involve supporting automation systems within a GMP-regulated production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster diversity and inclusion by building effective working relationships with cross-functional teams across various cultures and backgrounds.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in implementing control strategies for new equipment, enhancing manufacturing processes within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.
• Integrate innovative technologies, software, control strategies, and instruments to streamline manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Provide critical automation support for various manufacturing systems, including DCS (DeltaV), MES (PAS-X), SCADA (Ignition), and OEM systems.
• Support and/or direct Continuous Improvement projects through the automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to enhance manufacturing performance, including yield improvements and maintaining compliance with cGMP.
• Transfer Process Technologies from early-stage pipeline facilities to GMP Operational Status, assisting in the commercial supply pathway.
• Lead investigations related to automation deviations and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinate with external companies for the organization of spare parts and service visits.
• Support the qualification of new systems through the writing, reviewing, and execution of test documents.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation, and Technical organizations to resolve complex problems effectively.
• Participate in and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives related to system integration, data connectivity, analysis/modelling, and optimization of manufacturing via process control systems.
• Be prepared for limited off-shift work to meet project, operations, and qualification needs.

Required Skills

To thrive in this role, you will likely possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline or equivalent practical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of expertise in automation controls.
• In-depth knowledge of computer validation/SDLC requirements and automation change control procedures (e.g., GAMP 5).
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English (C1 level).
• Proven experience in DeltaV Batch design, implementation, and testing, including understanding ISA S95 and S88.
• Experience in DeltaV control strategy/Recipe implementation and administration for process equipment such as Cytiva AktaRDY, AktaRDY XL, and Sartorius Resolute BioSMB 80/350.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Automation or Engineering function within the Biologics, Food, Medical Devices, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing industrial controls such as DCS (DeltaV), MES (PAS-X), and Historian (PI).
• Familiarity with I/O Networking (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, ModBus protocols) is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of MES systems (PAS-X, Syncade, Ignition MES) is advantageous.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification, as well as test protocol development and execution in Kneat eVal.

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