Automation Engineer III CompoundingCIPSIPUtility Distribution

Band

Level 3

Job Description Summary

Imagine using your automation expertise to support the systems that enable safe compliant and reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing every day. As an Automation Engineer III focused on Compounding CIP SIP and Utility Distribution systems youll help ensure critical process automation platforms operate at peak performance while supporting the production of medicines for patients worldwide. Working across Engineering Manufacturing and Quality youll drive troubleshooting system improvements and automation projects that enhance reliability efficiency and GMP compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

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 compounding CIP SIP utility distribution and manufacturing automation systems.
• Support design configuration installation and lifecycle management of automation hardware and software.
• Support automation and control strategies for compounding CIP SIP and utility distribution 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 compounding CIP SIP utility PLC and SCADA/HMI systems in GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automation validation change controls and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Experience with data historian technologies preferably OSI PI.
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation utility systems control system architecture and industrial communication protocols.
• 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