Senior automation engineer

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Responsibilities:

• Support the operations on all GMP manufacturing systems (Process Automation System) in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA.
• Lead as well as participate in automation engineering initiatives in supporting manufacturing operations, system enhancements and site expansion activities for Clinical manufacturing and Biologics development operations. The activities will involve design, configuration, integration, test process control systems.
• Participate in cross functional teams (system integrators, contractors, end users) to develop the design requirement specifications, test plans and protocols. This includes design specifications, functional specification, FAT protocols, SAT protocols.
• Plan, implement and test design following good automation practices and standard operating procedure.
• Provide support to shift engineers in troubleshooting and guide in resolution for manufacturing activities.
• Troubleshoot control systems from field devices up to operator interfaces and databases.
• Work in collaboration with Validation, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing operations to keep the operations on site functional.

Knowledge and Skill Sets:

• BS in Chemical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering or any related equivalent engineering field.
• Minimum 9 years of industry experience on DeltaV distributed control systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• In-depth understanding of ISA S88 and batch processing operations required.
• Experience on Manufacturing Execution System (Syncade) preferable.
• Experience on OSI PI data historian applications is preferable.
• Experience on automation validation (DeltaV, MES, PI) in GMP environment that includes test script generation and execution.
• Experience in executing Factory Acceptance Tests, supporting commissioning activities (hardware loop checks, cabinet testing) required.
• Experience on change control management, deviation logs, and investigation under FDA regulated environment is required.
• Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, Process Flow diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills including oral and formal presentations.
• Ability to work in fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems from field element up through operator interfaces and databases is preferred.
• Ability to work with visual basics scripting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently.

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Compensation Overview:


Devens - MA - US: $108,650 - $131,655


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.


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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.



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