Job Title: Engineer Automation (JP12067 Location: Thousand Oaks CA. 91320 Business Unit: Advanced Technology and Automation Employment Type: Contract Duration: 2 years (with possible extensions) Rate: $37 $42/hour W2 Posting Date: 12/13/2023 Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.
3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Engineer Automationfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biotechnology company.
Job Description: Our client is seeking a contract Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks California to augment their Automation team. This role will support Drug Product Manufacturing equipment and technology development projects within the Drug Product Automation team by maintaining and improving automation systems new technology introduction and critical site support. The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problemsolving skills exemplary communication and collaboration and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in crossfunctional teams is critical for this role.
Top Must Have Skill Sets:
New grads with bachelors degree in chemical/ electrical engineering/ computer or related
PLC knowledge highly preferable but not required
Automation knowledge highly preferable but not required
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to help translate process requirements into automation and engineering design.
Participate in technical root cause analysis incident investigations and troubleshooting on process control issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
Design and test of automated process equipment. Support new product and technology introductions by performing engineering assessments implementing automation system configuration changes and supporting engineering runs.
Support capital projects by applying advanced automation engineering principles in the design specification configuration startup and commissioning of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred. Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
Development of detailed specification engineering documents SOPs and operating standards.
Familiarity with industry standards of batch control systems software development life cycle methodologies 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP.
Ownership and administration of process control automation in manufacturing settings.
Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles.
Work schedule flexibility to support plant operations and project requirements.
Support a safe working environment by complying with all necessary environmental health/safety practices rules and regulations.
Basic Qualifications: Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineering Biotech Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field.
Direct knowledge of Automation design experience in process control engineering and solving problems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems and integrating various OEM automation software.
Strong control system automation background in design installation programming and validation of automated processes.
2 years combined experience with Rockwell PLC and HI/SCCADA.
Strong communication/presentation skills especially with engineering documentation.
Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks and network communication (TCP/IP Profibus Ethernet wireless fieldbus WAGO IO etc.
Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
Must be independent selfmotivated organized and able to multitask.
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