Overview
Automation Engineer - Puerto Rico - 12-month contract
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Barceloneta. Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, the client is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team.
Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of a defined area within the project, ensuring successful delivery of automation solutions.
- Define the S88 software structure and control list for your area.
- Draft initial functional design specifications and collaborate with system integrators to finalise them.
- Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Work closely with the Project Technical Lead and System Integrator to keep the project on track and within budget.
- Coordinate with program technical offices to ensure automation solutions align with overall program standards and philosophy.
- Ensure consistency across automation deliverables, including requirements, control strategies, phases, and recipes.
- Help define software components that need to be developed or modified.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to the project's automation technical lead.
- Review and approve functional requirements and specifications.
- Develop parameter and recipe specification documents.
- Respond to technical queries from system integrators and identify any remediation needed in process control software.
- Log and track issues post-software acceptance using issue tracking tools.
- Identify and assess technical risks specific to your area and plan appropriate responses.
- Maintain compliance with all required training and documentation standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.Automation experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in API or bulk manufacturing.Proven track record working on large-scale pharmaceutical automation projects.At least 5 years of hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS.Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.Deep understanding of GMP regulations, industry standards, and computer system validation principles.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.If this role is of interest, please apply now!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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