Sr. Automation Engineer

Merck Group • $110K — $165K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred in Computer or Electrical), or equivalent certifications and experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 5 years of experience specifically in pharmaceutical or drug manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of CFR Part 11 regulations and related guidelines.
  • Familiarity with system qualification and validation procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation team, offering guidance on projects and technical issues.
  • Administer and support computerized systems like Allen Bradley, Honeywell, and Wonderware.
  • Design and perform routine maintenance for systems to ensure reliability and data backups.
  • Manage site SOPs related to computerized systems for CFR Part 11 compliance.
  • Review site automation performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.
  • Train end users on operator controls for automated systems.
  • Coordinate system service work, upgrades, and vendor activities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Additional company perks.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

The Senior Automation Engineer role will serve as the administrator of our facilities automation systems, and all production computerized systems to ensure reliable and compliant operation. The position will apply equipment and process understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing including operational efficiencies, process design, specifications, vendor management, qualification, safety and asset lifecycle management. You will be responsible for being the lead on automation projects, providing guidance to the automation team. This position does not supervise any staff, control any budget dollars or have any approval authority.

Major Position Activities & Responsibilities:
  • Will be the Automation Team Lead providing guidance and assistance on automation projects.
  • Will be the technical expert and administrator on computerized systems such as Allen Bradley, Honeywell and Wonderware. Responsibilities will include user access management across all systems supporting facilities, manufacturing and packaging.
  • Designs and performs routine maintenance tasks on computerized systems to ensure reliable operation and proper maintenance of backups.
  • Manages site SOPs and practices related to computerized systems to ensure CFR Part 11 compliance with emphasis on data integrity.
  • Provides daily support and oversight of site automation and leads periodic reviews of system performance to identify problem areas and drive continuous improvement.
  • Provides end user training for the operator controls of these systems.
  • Supports service work and system upgrades, including system administration tasks, coordination of vendor activities and qualification work.
  • Provides ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems, understand and coach failure modes, and prepare technical solutions on computerized systems.
  • Provides ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems, understand and coach failure modes, and prepare technical solutions on computerized systems.
  • Will serve as project lead and/or technical subject matter expert on site automation and computerized system projects.


Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in Engineering (Computer or Electrical preferred), or equivalence of certifications and experience.
  • 10 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment and
  • 5 or more years in a pharmaceutical / drug manufacturing environment


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of CFR Part 11 (EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 11 and ISPE GAMP Guidelines)
  • Building Automation Systems programming, troubleshooting and administration
  • Knowledge of Computerized Systems qualification and validation
  • Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA)
  • Must have good written and verbal skills
  • Requires manual dexterity, physical agility and the ability to lift 60 lbs.


Pay Range for this position: $110,300 - $165,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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