Automation Technical Lead

Purpose of the Role:

The Technical Lead will be responsible for technically leading the Automation control system solution for the Hybrid facility. They will work closely and in conjunction with the other members of the Hybrid facility Project Team, including the Automation Project Manager, the Automation Area Leads, Process Engineers, Tech Services/Manufacturing Science Representatives, Quality Engineers, and Operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technical ownership for the Hybrid project
• Technical management of the Hybrid project system integrator
• Working closely with the Hybrid Automation Project Manager to deliver the project on schedule successfully and budget
• Collaborate with Program technical offices to ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards
• Collaborate with their Digital/MES work stream counterpart leads to align the automation and digital solutions
• Provide technical leadership to the multiple area leads working on their project for the respective area and ensure that applicable standards are followed
• Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.)
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
• Assist in defining the software components that need to be created or modified
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to automation project manager for the area
• Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications
• Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
• Responding to system integrator technical queries
• Support the development of software testing strategies
• Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
• Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
• Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
• Maintain compliance with training requirements
  
  

Requirements

Role Requirement:

• BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 10 years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
• Previous API/Bulk/Continuous Manufacturing project or site experience
• Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise
• 7 years’ experience in DeltaV Batch DCS
• Preferable, a previous experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Exceptional teamwork abilities
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
  
  

Benefits

Medical

Dental

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability

401K