Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

West Point, PA, United States

About the Job Automation Engineer

Industry: Automation & Validation

Position: Automation Engineer

Location: West Point-PA

Duration: 1 year Contract

Description:

Day-to-Day:

• Perform automation and instrumentation and control engineering design services for existing facility projects, including upgrades and capacity expansions, equipment upgrading and replacement.
• Produce and review design drawings and specification documents (URS, FS, DS, etc.).
• Generate, execute, and review design testing, generate and participate in functional specification testing, and perform field inspection services.
• Generate, execute, and review Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols.
• Generate, review, and approve GMP Lifecycle Documents (e.g., risk documents, trace matrices, periodic review, etc.)
• Execute and track progress of change records.

Must Haves:

• 8-10 years' experience validation and programming experience with Werum MES software and DeltaV.
• Experience with Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, design or/and construction.
• Knowledge of process, utility and building control systems.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines, experience in generation of controlled documents.
• Qualification experience related to control and computer systems.
• Ability to generate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of ISA standards and practices for instrumentation.
• Knowledge of PID control theories and techniques.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, and associated programming languages (RS Logix Preferred).
• Practical knowledge of distributed control systems, and associated programming languages ***Strong DeltaV Coding***

Plusses:

• Knowledge of computer aided manufacturing automation.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time utilization skills.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comply with cGMP requirements (gowning, documentation, and procedures) for performing work within the manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of PC based programs and web-based systems.
• Ability to work most of the time independently with minimal direct supervision.