Automation Engineer III BMSPLCOEM

Band

Level 3

Job Description Summary

Imagine being the automation expert who helps keep critical manufacturing systems running seamlessly while supporting the production of medicines that impact patients around the world. As an Automation Engineer III focused on BMS PLC and OEM systems youll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing complex manufacturing automation platforms partnering across Engineering Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver reliable compliant and efficient operations. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise across GMP manufacturing systems drive continuous improvement initiatives and influence projects that support current operations as well as future manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain troubleshoot and optimize BMS PLC OEM and other manufacturing automation systems.
• Support design configuration installation and lifecycle management of automation hardware and software.
• Integrate OEM and third-party equipment with site DCS BMS and manufacturing systems.
• Lead automation activities for capital projects upgrades and system enhancements.
• Develop URS FS DDS HDS and SDS documentation for automation solutions.
• Execute and support change controls validation activities and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve complex production issues.
• Support GMP manufacturing operations through on-call and operational support activities.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability compliance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain automation procedures SOPs and system records in alignment with FDA and GMP requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations or 9 years of equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience programming troubleshooting and maintaining DCS platforms preferably DeltaV.
• Experience supporting PLC BMS and SCADA/HMI systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automation validation change controls and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Experience with data historian technologies preferably OSI PI.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols instrumentation and control system architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98700 and $183300 annually

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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Range

$98700.00 - $183300.00

Skills Desired

Business Continuity Cost Management Operational Excellence Quality Compliance