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.
Major 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 support 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.
Qualifications
- Degree or Master's in Engineering (Chemical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation / Pharmaceutical)
- 5+ 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
