IPS-Integrated Project Services · 12 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expIPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for various industries, primarily in life sciences. They are seeking a dedicated Senior Process Automation Engineer to lead and perform all aspects of Process Automation work, consulting with clients to develop automation solutions for their projects.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingProcurement
Responsibilities
Assist the client in strategic evaluations to develop concepts supported by engineering studies for expanding, improving, or automating existing facilities
Work with Project Management to develop the work plan to complete the scope of projects in the Concept, Basis of Design, and Detailed Design phases
Delegate tasks to your team of engineers, produce your scope of deliverables, and review all work product for your projects
Contribute to the development of junior engineers by reviewing their work and mentoring their education in Process Automation
Working with clients, other IPS disciplines, and vendors to develop complete Automation solutions
Consulting on the proper adoption of the ISA S95 levels to meet the client’s needs now and in the future
Coordinates with project managers to determine project scope, complexity, and schedule for project development
Writes the scope of work for process, utilities, and manufacturing controls based on preliminary reviews with the client
Reviewing and advising the client on design decisions and capturing all pertinent decisions in project reports
Actively collaborate with the process design and project teams to support the execution of successful project studies
Manage and delegate tasks to up to 4 project members to meet project scope, schedule, and deadlines
Develop the design and specifications for DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based process control systems for IPS clients and projects
Perform automation-related job functions as assigned, including I/O lists, Instrumentation lists, and the specification of instrumentation and control elements
Support IQ/OQ development and participate in systems analysis, validation, and verification
Work with end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to coordinate the application of automation products
Identify, qualify, and collaborate with third-party system integrators as necessary to support project and company business objectives
Manage and delegate tasks to up to 4 project members to meet project scope, schedule, and deadlines
Demonstrate subject matter expertise by developing department standards and improving existing work practices
Progressive ability and aptitude to develop and mentor junior staff members
Identify Automation deliverables per the project scope with the Project Management team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering - ME/EE/ChemE/Automation/Manufacturing or equivalent
6+ years of relevant work experience
Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting
Experienced with ISA standards and the interpretation of P&I drawings
3+ years of experience with industrial process control system, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based systems or pharmaceutical process instrumentation
3 years of experience with Pharmaceutical process instrumentation
Experience with the development of control system network architectures
Experience with the development of cGMP and GAMP automation lifecycle documents
Excellent interpersonal skills and presence to deal effectively with senior-level contacts
Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
Preferred
Active participation in relevant professional associations
Registered Professional Engineer
Company
IPS-Integrated Project Services
IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Goswami
Global CEO and Chairman of IPS Enterprise
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