Genentech · 10 hours ago
Sr Automation Engineer, Site Services
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $213K/yr
7+ years expGenentech is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for their South San Francisco Site Services team. In this role, you will maintain and advance automation infrastructure, support clinical manufacturing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and support key business initiatives.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as Technical System Owner (TSO) for a wide range of automation platforms, control systems and system applications such as BAS, PLC, SCADA, data historian and other GMP & non-GMP automation assets
Customer Support: Work closely with Site Operations customers to proactively identify and address customer needs and provide essential system support in a 24x7 environment (SSF & Dixon)
Identify and resolve hardware and software application issues; manage change control
Develop and maintain system documentation such as functional specifications, standard operating procedures and technical support manuals
Manage and maintain server infrastructure including system patching, upgrade, backup, operating procedures, and system manuals
Analyze performance data and alarms, work with end users to resolve issues in a timely manner
Partner closely with Genentech’s project delivery group (Design & Construction). Support in the development of project scope, execution strategy and cost/benefit analysis for all site capital projects
Work effectively as a technical leader in influencing cross-functional teams to support the Site’s longer-term objectives and lead strategic initiatives for the next generation of automation platforms
Develop business cases to upgrade or retrofit existing control systems and technologies. Effectively present the business case to internal and external stakeholders, project delivery teams and senior leadership
Establish work priorities and timelines under limited supervision
Oversee the development and execution of system commissioning and qualification
Lead or support continuous improvements to existing procedures, standards and cross-functional business processes
Developing and managing vendor-partner relationships, support contracts, vendor resources to ensure improvement in reliability, system support and project delivery
Act as a mentor to develop peers and junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering such as Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent preferred
7+ years of experience designing and supporting automation systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing or critical operations environments
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, learn new technologies and collaborate with internal customers, team members and external vendors
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
Effective at managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Windows Networking, OPC, BACnet, MODBUS)
Thorough understanding of cGMP regulations and Good Engineering Practices (GEP)
Hands-on technical experience in some or all of the following areas is required: PLC/SCADA: Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, AB FactoryTalk View, GE iFix SCADA, Allen Bradley hardware - setup, troubleshooting, Data Management: AVEVA PI, Asset Framework, Windows server management and database technologies
Preferred
System-specific certifications are a plus
Experience in the following areas is a plus: Building Automation Systems: Siemens and/or ALC, Siemens SIMATIC PLCs, and AVEVA Wonderware, Experience managing Systems Integrators in the design and build of control systems, Continuous Improvement methodologies such as LEAN/Six Sigma, Troubleshooting instrumentation issues, Experience with operating systems, management of Domains, Active Directory and Group Policies
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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