Automation Engineer (IT/Lab Equipment), Regeneron Cell Medicines

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to support and maintain Building Management, Clinical Manufacturing Equipment and data acquisition / monitoring systems that support Clinical Manufacturing and Research and Development (R&D). This role is a part of Regeneron Cell Medicines (RCM), a newly formed R&D unit within Regeneron to advance cell therapies and combination approaches in oncology and immunology. We hope you are excited to serve as the technical SME as well as operate at the system administration, engineering, and management levels.

As an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following :

Supporting all manufacturing and QC equipment within RCMs 30,000 SF Phase 1 clinical manufacturing facility

Maintaining System documentation, including converting User Requirement Specifications to a Detail Design Specification, writing Configuration Test Plans, and summary reports

Leading IT Applications systems security access and periodic audit trail reviews

Performing investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation systems and control system software

Support engineering and validation projects as well as provide support to manufacturing activities with process control and process monitoring equipment software design, commissioning, and testing to meet end user requirements

Supporting automation activities by updating / authoring system specifications, user and functional requirements specifications, as well as generating and implementing necessary FAT and SAT protocols

Designing and developing test plans and implementing software / hardware improvements to automated process control and process monitoring equipment according to change control procedures

Ensuring systems' data is backed up / archived as required to ensure system can meet defined RTO and RPO; perform recovery of data as needed

Creating and maintaining configuration specifications for cGMP software for process control, monitoring and testing

Ensuring systems remain in compliant state including process change control requests for system configurations, including requirement and / or design specifications, test plans, technical evaluation and quality risk assessments

Supporting system integration with existing systems (ex. LIMS, Historian) as required by business needs

This role might be for you if you :

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and can be flexible with changing priorities

You thrive in a team-based, multi-functional, collaborative environment

You possess a problem-solving mentality

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills

In order to be considered for this role, you must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing / lab / IT setting. Must have experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Must have experience with automated systems for environmental monitoring and compliance; Rees is preferred. Experience working in a GMP environment is very advantageous.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and / or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

79,100.00 - $129,100.00

Salary : $79,100 - $129,100