Bristol Myers Squibb · 3 months ago
Senior Automation Engineer (DeltaV)
Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients’ lives through science. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support operations on GMP manufacturing systems and lead automation engineering initiatives in manufacturing operations, system enhancements, and site expansion activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Support the operations on all GMP manufacturing systems (Process Automation System) in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA
Lead as well as participate in automation engineering initiatives in supporting manufacturing operations, system enhancements and site expansion activities for Clinical manufacturing and Biologics development operations. The activities will involve design, configuration, integration, test process control systems
Participate in cross functional teams (system integrators, contractors, end users) to develop the design requirement specifications, test plans and protocols. This includes design specifications, functional specification, FAT protocols, SAT protocols
Plan, implement and test design following good automation practices and standard operating procedure
Provide support to shift engineers in troubleshooting and guide in resolution for manufacturing activities
Troubleshoot control systems from field devices up to operator interfaces and databases
Work in collaboration with Validation, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing operations to keep the operations on site functional
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering or any related equivalent engineering field
Minimum 9 years of industry experience on DeltaV distributed control systems
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries
In-depth understanding of ISA S88 and batch processing operations required
Experience on Manufacturing Execution System (Syncade) preferable
Experience on OSI PI data historian applications is preferable
Experience on automation validation (DeltaV, MES, PI) in GMP environment that includes test script generation and execution
Experience in executing Factory Acceptance Tests, supporting commissioning activities (hardware loop checks, cabinet testing) required
Experience on change control management, deviation logs, and investigation under FDA regulated environment is required
Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, Process Flow diagrams and standard operating procedures
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills including oral and formal presentations
Ability to work in fast paced multi-tasking environment
Preferred
Ability to troubleshoot control systems from field element up through operator interfaces and databases is preferred
Ability to work with visual basics scripting is preferred
Ability to work independently
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
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