Assoc. Dir., Engineering

Job Description

Our Company

Our Company is a global biopharmaceutical leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines oncology vaccines and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With employees operating in more than 140 countries we offer state-of-the-art laboratories plants and offices that are designed to inspire our employees as we learn develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.

Position Summary: Associate Director of Automation GWES Rahway Operations Utility and Energy Operations

This position will primarily be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site Industrial Control Systems. This role will lead and manage the Building Automation team and the Utilities Control System team. A key part of the role will be to support and administer all Utility industrial control systems. Furthermore this position is crucial for advancing the organizations digital transition specifically by developing methods to extract wisdom and knowledge from data and information. The incumbent will collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement digital strategy for teams. This role will also develop a plan to utilize data visualization data analysis data monitoring and data modeling to enable better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Building Automation team overseeing the operation maintenance and enhancement of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Lead and manage the Utilities Control System team ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of critical utility systems.
• Drive the digital transition by developing and implementing strategies to extract wisdom and knowledge from data and information fostering innovation in data analytics and utilization across GWES Rahway.
• Develop tools metrics dash boards and performance indicators to assess the performance of the controls systems.
• Assess the controls system to reduce cognitive overload eliminate alarm fatigue and ensure operators can respond effectively to abnormal situations.
• Develop a plan to utilize data visualization data analysis data monitoring and data modeling to enable better business decisions.
• Integrate statistical data into visual dashboards to transform information into insights and business decisions drawing from equipment history process data operating procedures and Failure Modes Effect Analysis and many other data streams.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Aid Operations in identifying and managing asset reliability risks that could impact utility and facility operations.
• Apply technical skills and ingenuity to correct equipment and system problems that result in downtime or consume excessive maintenance resources or energy.

Qualifications Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in engineering science technology automation mathematics or statistical analysis.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in automation control systems data analysis or a related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) including Historian OPC Servers IO devices and Smart Devices.
• Proven ability to lead projects developing teams and building team self-sufficiency.
• Experience leading multiple large-scale automation initiatives including data management and data governance.
• Demonstrated skills in written verbal and interpersonal communication technical problem-solving and building partnerships.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications Skills and Experience

• Experience in using the following systems and applications: Schneider Electrics EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) ABB DCS Allen-Bradley PLC based systems Historians OPC Servers Aveva PI Python SQL Wunderlich-Malec Engineerings Environmental Information Systems or Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) SCADA systems.

Required Skills:

Accountability Accountability Business Decisions Business Metrics Business Process Improvements Change Management Collaborative Leadership Contractor Oversight Data Management Platforms Electrical Power Engineering Engineering Design Engineering Standards Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management Equipment Troubleshooting HVAC Systems Identifying Risks Maintenance Processes Management Control Systems Market Opportunity Analysis Metrics Development Model Driven Design Performance Dashboards Process Improvements Re Engineering Safety Leadership 8 more

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$129000.00 - $203100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/30/2026

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