Curia · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Automation Engineering
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization focused on providing life-saving treatments. The Associate Director of Automation Engineering is responsible for managing a team of automation engineers to ensure operational performance and to develop and implement automation capabilities across various systems.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide visible and active leadership for front-line automation engineers, representing the team in tiered value stream meetings, spending time on the shop floor, developing and nurturing relationships with peers, setting direction for the team and operational stakeholders, and ensuring customer satisfaction
Lead the improvement of site automation systems through continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects
Identify improvement opportunities and communicate the business case to site leadership
Manage the planning and execution of improvements by applying project management practices assuring alignment with the approved scope, considering at a minimum: resource allocation, budget planning and monitoring, scheduling and adherence tracking, cost/benefit, and communication/escalation
Review, propose and optimize standard procedures, and continuously improve the overall documentation set within the automation department
Serve as a conduit for new technology and the latest in industry trends by working with strategic partners and staying current on new developments in the field of automation
Build and maintain good working relationships with external partners and manage contracted work for scope and budget
Understand and support all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations
Complete Safety and Quality records on time and in full and manage a team in a state of audit-readiness
Ensure systems are well positioned from aspects of data integrity, backup and archival, and cybersecurity, among others
Propose the department’s strategy, objectives, prioritization of tasks, and short and long terms roadmaps
Effectively translate strategy and site objectives, allowing that strategy to inform the allocation of resources, prioritization of team tasks, and messaging
Responsible for the delivery of strategy and site objectives as they pertain to site automation
Foster Curia’s values on team members, and identify areas of opportunity concerning the competency and capability composition of the team
Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
Maintain up to date trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field of study
Minimum of eight (8) years' automation engineering experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a professional management role
Ability to read and interpret various documents including safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective presentation skills
Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Strong technical foundation and proven capability in effectively utilizing diverse software tools to streamline the organization's daily functions
Adeptness in manufacturing and internet software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Leads with integrity and respect
Provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members
Demonstrates business acumen
Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
Champions change
Coaches and Develops
Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Detailed Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to process automation
Detailed knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for automated systems
Able to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations
Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in an emergency and corrective maintenance capacity within a production environment and upgrading existing equipment
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification
May be required to wear a respirator
Preferred
PLC experience (i.e., Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Simatic)
Benefits
Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401K program with matching contributions
Learning platform
And more!
Company
Curia
Curia is a biotechnology company that offers discovery biology, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and small-scale manufacturing services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-07Debt Financing
2017-08-31Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steve Lavezoli
Vice President, Biologics Division
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