Avid Bioservices, Inc.

Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

Avid Bioservices, Inc.$121K — $152K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in electrical engineering, automation technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, and control systems.
  • Familiarity with process instrumentation and Air Handler HVAC systems.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multiple departments to maximize production effectiveness.
  • Lead the advancement of products from clinical development to commercial launch.
  • Ensure continuous process improvement and documentation meets FDA standards.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve control systems and instrumentation.
  • Support validation and manufacturing projects while adhering to regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Description

Your Role:

As our Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and utilities are in tip-top shape and running like a dream. Whether it's maintaining control systems, identifying potential issues, or participating in installations and upgrades, you'll be the one leading the charge.
  • Collaborate with operations, quality assurance, vendors, and suppliers to maximize production effectiveness and optimize performance while lowering operating costs.
  • Advance products from clinical development to commercial launch.
  • Focus on continuous process improvement and documentation according to FDA standards.
  • Maintain control systems, perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and conduct root cause analyses.
  • Track and evaluate critical process data to recommend process improvement.
  • Develop and maintain electrical and P&ID drawings.
  • Support validation and manufacturing projects.
  • Maintain knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
  • Participate in inspections/audits and provide written responses as necessary.
  • Adhere to FDA regulations, corporate safety policies, and other assigned tasks.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or a related technical field. Alternatively, five or more years of relevant experience coupled with an Associate's degree, or ten or more years of experience with documented automation training from a certified software or hardware vendor, will be considered.
  • 8+ years of experience in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
  • Experience with DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, and HMI troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Familiarity with various types of process instrumentation and Air Handler HVAC systems.
  • Understanding of good programming standards and practices.
  • Proven ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems and devices.
  • Familiarity with common codes and standards, electrical circuits, and Virtual Servers/Windows Server.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full-time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. Must be available to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours if needed. This position includes participation in an on-call rotation to provide support outside of regular business hours.

Compensation:We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $121,600 - $152,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:
  • You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
  • Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
  • You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
  • You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.

About Avid Bioservices, Inc.

Avid Bioservices, Inc. is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on development and CGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical drug substances derived from mammalian cell culture. The company provides a comprehensive range of process development, high quality CGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing services for the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. With 25 years of experience producing monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins in batch, fed-batch and perfusion modes, Avid's services include CGMP clinical and commercial drug substance manufacturing, bulk packaging, release and stability testing and regulatory submissions support. The company also provides a variety of process development activities, including cell line development and optimization, cell culture and feed optimization, analytical methods development and product characterization.
Learn more about Avid Bioservices, Inc.
Size
321 employees
Market Cap
$873.5 million
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 million
5 Year Trend
+15.7%
Revenue
$80.8 million
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