Process Controls Engineer

Job Description

#2535 Process Controls Engineer

Our client is currently seeking a skilled Process Controls Engineer to join their facility. The individual will be responsible for the design, programming, monitoring and maintenance of production and facilities process automation systems. Job duties include configuration and support of PLC code, resolution of automation equipment issues and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in a GxP regulatory environment. The ultimate aim of Process Automation Engineer is to ensure that control machinery and process equipment are working to achieve maximum productivity in an optimally efficient, safe, compliant, and reliable manner.

Company is a publicly traded global pharmaceutical company with both commercial products and products current in development.

This position will play a key role in forwarding this company’s mission and financial commitment to develop new life saving therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development, and deployment of automation solutions for on-site equipment
• Provide run-the-business automation equipment of manufacturing systems including after-hours on-call
• Write and edit design documentation, both functional and detailed specifications
• Assist with the start-up, commissioning, and validation of automation systems
• Monitor existing system performance and implement industry best-practice improvements
• Ensure high Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards are maintained, while adhering to schedules to meet the business requirements. Assist as needed in regulatory agency inspections.
• Development of standard operating procedures and production staff training if required.
• On-Call and Emergency Response. Respond to a variety of problems that may and do occur. Locate, determine, and correct problems or contact appropriate personnel for assistance. On-Call duties responding to emergencies 24 Hours / Day. On-Call rotation usually no more than once per month.
• Support the Site Operations team as needed.

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