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Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach-one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
Location: Alachua FL (onsite Monday - Friday)
Automation / Engineering
Reports To: Director of Facilities & Engineering
The Automation Engineer (BMS) is responsible for the design, implementation, programming, and maintenance of the Building Management System (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility. This role ensures that critical HVAC systems, utility plants, and cleanroom environments (temperature, humidity, and differential pressure) are controlled and monitored in strict accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 requirements.
System Design & Programming

Design, program, and commission PLC, DDC, and SCADA-based control logic for facility utilities (Chillers, Boilers, AHUs, and Clean Utilities).
Manage the BMS/EMS Architecture, ensuring robust communication between field devices (sensors, actuators) and the centralized server.
Develop and maintain Graphics/HMI screens that provide clear, real-time visualization of facility health for the Facilities team.
GMP Compliance & Data Integrity

Ensure the BMS/EMS remains in a Validated State by strictly adhering to GAMP 5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.
Lead the technical investigation for "Environmental Excursions" (e.g., Author and execute Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Software Design Specifications (SDS).
Partner with the Validation department to draft and execute IQ/OQ protocols for software upgrades and new hardware installations.
Manage the Backup and Disaster Recovery plan for all automation databases.
Operational Support & Maintenance

Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for complex system failures that the maintenance team cannot resolve.
Manage automation vendors (e.g., Perform periodic "Loop Tuning" and sensor calibration verification to ensure system stability and energy efficiency.
S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5+ years in Automation or Controls Engineering specifically within a GMP environment (Pharma/Biotech).
Expertise in common BMS platforms: Strong understanding of HVAC sequences of operation for ISO-classified cleanrooms.

~ Skills: Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs; experience with change control management in a quality-driven environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
System Uptime: Maintenance of the EMS/BMS to prevent data loss or monitoring gaps.
Project Delivery: Implementation of logic updates or new hardware within defined maintenance windows.
The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date

• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
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