Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Who We Are :

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Role Overview :

This position is responsible for the full-time management, maintenance, oversight and review of automation and control system efforts for Veranova' s New England sites. In automation & control governed capital projects this person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for project management activities. Other areas of responsibility include plant support in developing a good working knowledge all control systems and identifying improvement potentials; assistance in the training of operations and maintenance personnel; guidance in trouble shooting and tuning of all controls systems; maintenance and upkeep of control system documentation.

Core Responsibilities :

• Oversee all phases of automation and control related project design activities.
• Develop controls portions of User Requirement Documents for all projects.
• Analyze safety instrumented systems and design safety rated interlock systems.
• Prepare comprehensive requests for proposals for all controls project work.
• Manage outside contractors who are employed to complete projects within agreed-upon timelines and budget.
• Responsible for managing all plant floor level control systems and organizing all architectures, programming, and control systems for future projects.
• Serve as the facility expert on all plant control systems to enable effective in-house troubleshooting and updates without requiring outside resources.
• Participate in continual process improvement programs, including minimizing utilities usage.
• Maintains and updates all automation and control system documentation, including both hardware and software.
• Maintain a database of current and archive automation programs.
• Develop standards for automation and communication.
• Develop master plans for automation on site.
• Develop and maintain software backup systems and recovery systems.
• Applies cGMP concepts in association with department specific responsibilities.
• Ensures all documentation produced are compliant with cGMP standards.
• Responsible for contributing to audit readiness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed.
• Carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Our Commitment :

How to Apply :

At Veranova, we are on a misson to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit www.veranova.com to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.

We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.

If you are a veteran, first responder, or in the process of transitioning from service member to civilian life, we encourage you to apply. Your experience brings invaluable skills and insights that can contribute to our team.

For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to talentacquisition@veranova.com in order to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of role. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Veranova employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Additional Information :

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

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Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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