Responsibilities:
• Independently performs and implements controls-related project or manufacturing support tasks, which have a direct impact on company profitability. Ability to develop innovative design solutions to complex problems.
• Successfully executes multiple project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment; and understands regulatory and quality assurance requirements/impact.
• Proficient programmer in one or more areas of automation programming languages and platforms. Preferred automation systems (shown in order of preference) include Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms, ControlLogix, Panelview, PLC-5, SLC), Siemens (PCS7, WinCC), Modicon Unity, GE iFix and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Understands and applies electrical power and distribution systems, NEC, NFPA 70E, and PSM regulation/standards.
• Modify and author site process automation strategy to ensure long term strategic alignment with CSL objectives are met.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through employee selection, training and mentoring while focusing on operational efficiency and the elimination of “non-value added” activities.
• Assists the department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the CSL Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.
• Complies with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.
• Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management.
Qualifications:
• BS Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. In lieu of an Engineering Degree experience in the process control with extensive controls and automation experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience within Automation Technologies in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred
• Strong communication skills with customers, design teams, contractors, and management
Action oriented skills; ability to learn on the fly
• Good problem solving, technical learning, time management and prioritizing skills
• Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility