Site Automation, Engineer II Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

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General Description:

•The Site Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining a stable, qualified, and highly available computing infrastructure and implementation and validated computer systems for the shopfloor and process automation systems and Building Automation System, in close collaboration with the Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team. The individual ensures reliable operation and implementation of all automation systems for a 24×7 commercial manufacturing facility. This role works independently, with minimal supervision and direction and will provide technical direction, Project Management support, Commissioning and SME expertise in the areas of Facility, Utility and Metrology, instrumentation /control services. Projects may often require independent decision making and exercising judgment. This role will be based in Hopewell NJ and report to the Associate Director Utilities in Facilities and Engineering. •Essential Functions of the job:•+ Primary support for BAS (Building Automation System) and Drug Product Fill and packaging line equipment (Siemens TIA portal and WinCC) + Secondary support for Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, EMS and Utility System. + Support projects in the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems; including managing the work of internal engineers and outside vendors. + Support the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems and identify opportunities to improve existing processes, equipment, systems, utilities and infrastructure. + Develop and review technical documentation. + Hands-on experience with modification of BAS, DCS, EMS, PLC and

HMI/ SCADA

software applications. + Participate and lead in controls fault analysis, root cause analysis and remediation. + Support the configuration, administration and maintenance activities of the site manufacturing and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, manufacturing execution systems, and data historian. + Directly support operations with troubleshooting and issue resolution with respect to computer and automation systems. + Work on small cross functional teams in support of small projects or initiatives. + Requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including Aseptic gowning. + Support operations and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and site requirements. + The ability to operate self-sufficiently and to motivate oneself is crucial for the success of this position. In addition, the ability for this person to develop and maintain transparent communication between departments is essential. •

Computer Skills:

•+ Strong experience with software lifecycle methodologies, 21CFR Part 11 compliance, and GxP computer systems validation (CSV). + Strong experience with one of the following platforms: Siemens BAS, Rockwell DCS, DeltaV, Allen Bradley PLC, OSISoft PI historian, Kepware, Instrumentation and control panel hardware as required by the job. + Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP) + MS Project. •

Other Qualifications:

•+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 4+ years related engineering experience. + Minimum 2 years of startup experience. + Exposure to or direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. c

GMP, OSHA, EPA

). + Previous experience in a manufacturing or operations environment. + Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-trainings, and other controlled documents. + Experience in managing small to medium-sized projects and outside vendors. + Effective written and verbal communications skills •

Travel:

•Up to 20% as requiredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.