Automation Engineer

PURPOSE:

. Design, develop and maintain process automation systems to support manufacturing processes.

. Ensure good performance of the automation systems.

. Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) within his/her purview.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Support

. Support the automation team on site projects, i.e new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing automation assessments, implementation and qualification activities.

Operation Support

. Provide technical support to automation systems related issues in manufacturing operations.

. Maintain the GMP compliant state of the assigned automation systems.

. Perform periodic alarm managements/audit trails reviews.

. Perform periodic preventive maintenance and review for automation systems.

. Support 24/7 on call operational support.

Develop, revise and review SOP's as needed.

Audit Support

. Participate in non-conformance investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

. Participate in external/internal compliance audits.

REQUIREMENTS:

. Degree or Master's in Engineering (Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation / Pharmaceutical)

. 4+ years of relevant work experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical is highly preferred Chemical / Oil & Gas industries is considered

. Proficiency in programming/troubleshooting of Control Systems applications especially DeltaV, Siemens etc. preferably in pharmaceutical industry.

. Experience in OT Communication protocol i.e Device net, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP etc

. Knowledge of GAMP/GMP and familiarity with documentation in regulated environment.

. An ideal candidate must be a self-driven team player and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders.