Lead Automation Engineer -Pharma / Life Sciences

Company Description Avid Solutions is a CSIA Certified Industrial Automation and Information Services company established in 1987. Avid provides solutions for life science, chemical, energy, forest products, and food & beverage markets with capabilities to execute and support your entire project's life cycle. Avid's clients have realized exceptional production optimization and energy savings through our lean manufacturing, enterprise and control systems integration- S95 and batch process control - S88 areas of expertise. This, along with a partnering culture has enabled loyalty from our clients who represent 75% sustainable business. Avid's growth and profitability has allowed us to be recognized by the Triad Business Journal's Fast 50 as the thirteenth fastest growing business in our area. Our success, culture and work environment has enabled Avid to attract the most talented staff with over 90% employee retention. Our team listens to your needs that drive your business, use best practices and a modular approach to ensure that your systems are optimized. Contact us to find out how working with Avid can make your job easier. Job Description Our Lead Process Control and Automation Engineer works on developing and executing complex process control system integration projects. On a typical day you will: Review software and documentation Review and lead the execution of test plans Review and prepare project proposals for clients Lead design discussions and decisions Interface with customers during technical discussions Lead the entire lifecycle of the project from initial proposal, design, implementation, qualification, and cost of ownership Be responsible for the resource management of the project team and task assignment Track delegated tasks to the members of the team Coordinate with the Project manager for project schedule, task status, and resource usage. Our employees are uniquely qualified, and we know that you are as well. We are looking for someonewith a solid background in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical preferred) and at least 7 or more years of overall technical experience in automation with at least three years in a Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry. Strong experience with technical management of projects. Experience with client service management is a plus. Some experience supporting peer development through mentoring and coaching activities. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: BS Degree in Engineering A controls/automation engineer, with aminimum 7-10+ years of overall experience in Process Control / Automation A minimum of 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry/operating facility experience is a MUST Experience in consulting and / or system integration Experience with Rockwell HMI and PLC is a MUST Knowledge of Rockwell batch would be a plus Experience with HMI (iFix, Wonderware) OR PLC (Rockwell/Allen Bradley) OR DCS (DeltaV) is a plus This is a full-time position . We offer our Consultants a base salary, an incentive program and a full benefit package. Generous relocation assistance is also provided for this role. We are also sponsoring TN visas for this position. You could learn more about Avid Solutions on If you’d like to be considered for this position, please apply now on our website and become a part of our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr Avid Solutions