Catalent · 1 week ago
Automation Engineer II
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Automation Engineer II will assist in the design and implementation of automation systems for clinical and commercial manufacturing, providing ongoing technical support and ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assists or leads the design, specification, and installation of pharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems. Participates in automation expansion and upgrade projects
Performs and documents hardware/software modifications to existing systems
Ensures that all automation designs and technical documentation adhere to GMP standards. Performs 21CFR Part11 assessments and GMP evaluations of control systems to ensure they meet FDA requirements
Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment
Trains users on control system functionality (Programmable Logic Controller, Computer/Control Networks, Control Computers and Instrumentation)
Troubleshoots and diagnoses control system problems, working closely with maintenance, control technicians, and metrology
Supports software lifecycle, and electronic records/electronic signature compliance efforts. Supports change controls and technical aspects of control equipment investigations, as applicable
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
Must have at least two years of relevant automation experience
Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley batch control systems or equivalent is required
Requires knowledge of: pharmaceutical process equipment and Clean In Place (CIP) systems, ANSI/ISA-88 Batch Control Standard, Allen Bradley/Rockwell FactoryTalk Process Control System, and relational databases and process automation protocols
Physical requirements: Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds
Preferred
Experience with other control systems (Siemens, Schneider, etc.) is preferred
Preferred experience working in FDA regulated operation in the pharmaceutical/biotech field
Benefits
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Community engagement and green initiatives
Generous 401K match
Company match on donations to organizations
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
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WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
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Company
Catalent
Catalent - Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business is focusing on complex clinical to commercial stage formulation and manufacturing. It is a sub-organization of Catalent Pharma Solutions.
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