Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs and implements controls-related project or manufacturing support tasks, which have a direct impact on company profitability.  Ability to develop innovative design solutions to complex problems.

• Successfully executes multiple project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment; and understands regulatory and quality assurance requirements/impact.

• Proficient programmer in one or more areas of automation programming languages and platforms.  Preferred automation systems (shown in order of preference) include Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms, ControlLogix, Panelview, PLC-5, SLC), Siemens (PCS7, WinCC), Modicon Unity, GE iFix and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). 

• Understands and applies electrical power and distribution systems, NEC, NFPA 70E, and PSM regulation/standards.

• Modify and author site process automation strategy to ensure long term strategic alignment with CSL objectives are met.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through employee selection, training and mentoring while focusing on operational efficiency and the elimination of “non-value added” activities.

• Assists the department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements.

• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the CSL Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.

• Complies with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.

• Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management.

Qualifications:
• BS Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.  In lieu of an Engineering Degree experience in the process control with extensive controls and automation experience may be considered.

• 3+ years of experience within Automation Technologies in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred

• Strong communication skills with customers, design teams, contractors, and management

Action oriented skills; ability to learn on the fly

• Good problem solving, technical learning, time management and prioritizing skills

• Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility