Testing Engineer Automation & Controls

Responsibilities / Tasks

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Involves independently to test & validate Pharma equipment Granulation (RMG (PMA) Fluid bed dryer/processor End Product Handling) Material handling equipment (Blenders Lifters Buck systems etc.) with Electrical control panel including PLC and HMI/IPC software.
• Expertise level should be more than 90-95% for testing & validating equipment.
• Understand and review P&ID drawing & GA during testing & verification
• Should have good Process Knowledge
• Should have Control panel design understanding including components list loop drawing cable schedule tubing schedule etc.
• Should have Knowledge of Instrument Schedules (IS) Device configuration list (DCL) & have knowledge to understand and review it.
• Combination of software and hardware design & understanding.
• Understanding & review Functional design specification (FDS) to test equipment functionality as per FDS & FAT Protocols.
• Should be able to perform independently Vendor FAT for Electrical Control panels and Process Peripheral equipment (like WIP/CIP Skid AHU Blower Scrubber etc.)
• Control Project & Workshop coordination during equipment/machine assembly and machine testing at workshop once machine is ready & handed over by workshop team also workshop coordination during dispatch of machine.
• Understand challenges from Assembly team Co-ordination with electrical/mechanical team design review mechanism and provide best solution.
• Can understand technical issues & resolve independently if any.
• Thoroughly test equipment starting from Power on electrical control panel equipment/machine PLC IO list Instrument list Device configuration list FAT protocols etc. and maintain as built documents.
• Equipment testing must be within timeline and prior to customer FAT.
• Co-ordinate with external suppliers/vendors for in-house testing equipment.
• Should be able to perform equipment/machine FAT in front of customer.
• Should have knowledge of Safety loops ATEX CE UL etc.
• Ready to go on site (If needed) for commissioning of pharma equipment/machines and can independently perform machine Operational qualification in front of customers.
• Preferably from Pharmaceutical Background.
• Should have knowledge of 21 CFR part 11 CE UL etc.
• Should have knowledge of Field Instruments & Controls components be able to explore datasheets of sensors configuration test and maintain record for same
• Should be able to perform test as per Software Integration Test Plans.
• Should have knowledge of good MS OS Skills
• Should have hands-on experience on modification the Software during testing and maintain record (Software Issue Record) for same.
• Understanding customer experiences to be able to reflect customer expectations in GEA standards processes and tools.
• Should have knowledge of Calibration procedure & calibration of field instruments like Pressure Temperature Flow Motor (r/min) & maintain record for same.
• Must have knowledge & be able to develop testing & validation procedure and maintain throughout equipment life cycle as OEM in industrial environments.
• Must have ability to work safely in industrial environments

Technical Skills:

• Must have knowledge of Electrical control panel design review SLDs and understand electrical loops safety loops Electrical control cabinet components contactor relay safety relay Safety barriers MPCB MCB MCCB Field electrical components like Motors valves etc.
• Must have knowledge of Siemens Platform for Programming in TIA portal (V12 up to V21) Simatic manager in which PLC (S7-300/S7-1200/1500) preferable and HMI Software WinCC flexible WinCC Advanced/Professional WinCC Classic/Explorer etc.
• Must have knowledge of VFDs like Danfoss ABB etc. along with parameter configuration as part of DCL.
• Must have knowledge of Pneumatic circuit design review and understand. Should have knowledge of pneumatic components Manifolds Pressure switches FRLs etc. (Make like Festo SMC etc.)
• Must have knowledge of Field instruments like Temperature sensors (RTD/Thermocouple) Differential pressure switch & Transmitter Flow transmitter Conductivity transmitter Pressure Transmitter Encoders (Make like Baumer/Ebro/Redix/E&H/IFM/Auburn/Kubler)
• Must have knowledge to integrate & test third party equipment with GEA Control system
• Should have knowledge of Pharma regulatory standards: CE UL ATEX USFDA 21 CFR Part 11 GMP/GAMP/GxP & BS standard.
• Should have knowledge of Cybersecurity awareness: Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Communications:

• Co-ordinate with Automation & Electrical team Project team & Workshop Assembly team.

• External communication with vendors & customers
• Approach works individually and with teams with optimism and solution-oriented Agile mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate Engineering (Instrumentation & control / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering)
• Total 4-5 years experience as an Industrial Automation and controls engineer and should have minimum 3 yearsrelevantexperience for the same.
• Combination of software and hardware design & understanding.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Rockwell (Allen Bradley PLC and HMI) software programming would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of GE iFiX/VBA/SQL would be an advantage.

Soft skills/ Personal attribute / trait::

• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
• Must be detailed oriented Self-motivated & Innovation driven person
• Sense of commitment and committed to deliver
• Creative & Initiative skills for value addition.
• Positive attitude & willing to accept challenge.
• Vendor & Customer co-ordination skills
• Should have good troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements:

• Willing to travel for FAT at vendor end commissioning (to customer if needed) & plant qualification across India APAC LAM Europe etc. regions (20%-30% travelling).

• Possess working knowledge of MS office products & SAP

• Traveling should not be concern (20-30%)
• Preferably from Pharmaceutical Background
• KEY: Interest in making career with GEA. Intend to work minimum 5 years.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate Engineering (Instrumentation & control / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering)
• Total 4-5 years experience as an Industrial Automation and controls engineer and should have minimum 3 yearsrelevantexperience for the same.
• Combination of software and hardware design & understanding.

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