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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead is responsible for the site-wide operation maintenance and continuous improvement of BAS infrastructure supporting GMP manufacturing laboratories utilities and critical facilities. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in building automation systems including configuration programming and system lifecycle management while supporting a team of required resources. The BAS lead ensures reliable compliant and secure facility automation enabling safe efficient and compliant site operations aligned with our Companys engineering quality and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Reliability:

  • Own the day-to-day performance and reliability of site BAS including systems supporting:

    • HVAC

    • Cleanrooms

    • Utilities (WFI PW compressed gases)

    • Environmental monitoring support

  • Serve as the site technical lead for Siemens Desigo CC including system architecture configuration and troubleshooting.

  • Lead root cause investigations and resolution of BAS deviations alarms and system issues minimizing impact to GMP operations.

  • Establish clear technical standards expectations and performance goals for BAS support activities.

• Technology Integration & Reliability

  • Perform and/or oversee hands-on configuration and programming of Siemens Desigo CC systems including:

    • Point configuration

    • Graphics development

    • Alarm management

    • Control logic modifications

  • Review and approve BAS design changes logic updates and system expansions.

  • Ensure all BAS changes follow approved change control validation and cybersecurity processes.

• Compliance Validation & Quality

  • Ensure BAS systems remain audit-ready compliant with GMP data integrity and site quality requirements.

    • Support validation activities including:

    • User Requirements

    • Functional Specifications

    • Testing (IQ/OQ)

    • System releases and changes

  • Partner with Quality Engineering and Operations to resolve deviations CAPAs and inspections related to BAS.

• Lifecycle Strategy & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop and execute BAS lifecycle management plans including upgrades obsolescence management and system standardization.

    • Drive continuous improvement in:

    • Energy efficiency

    • Alarm rationalization

    • System performance and availability

  • Collaborate with site and global engineering teams to align BAS implementations with our Companys standards and best practices.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage BAS vendors and system integrators ensuring delivery meets contractual technical and quality expectations.

  • Act as the primary BAS interface for facilities manufacturing labs EHS and IT/OT cybersecurity teams.

  • Provide clear communication to site leadership on BAS risks priorities and performance.

Qualifications

• Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Controls or Automation) or equivalent experience.

• Preferred Skills & Experience:

• • 5 years of experience supporting Building Automation Systems in regulated or industrial environments.

  • Hands-on experience with Siemens Desigo CC including:

    • System configuration

    • Control logic programming

    • Graphics and alarms

  • Strong understanding of HVAC systems cleanroom controls and critical utility automation.

  • Experience working in GMP-regulated facilities (pharma biotech medical devices or equivalent).

  • Proven experience with change control validation and compliance for facility automation systems.

  • Working knowledge of IT/OT integration networks and cybersecurity considerations for BAS.

  • Familiarity with:

    • Alarm management and rationalization

    • Energy management and sustainability initiatives

  • Indepth understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for regulated systems including requirements design/configuration testing validation release/change control and maintenance.

  • Working knowledge of IT/OT standards cybersecurity and infrastructure considerations for BAS architecture

  • Experience managing system integrators and automation vendors.

  • Strong troubleshooting root cause analysis and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across engineering quality and operations.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring facility and environmental control reliability for a highprofile GMP site. The BAS lead directly enables safe product manufacture regulatory compliance and operational efficiency while shaping the longterm evolution of BAS capabilities at the site.

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