Automation Engineer

Purpose

The Automation Engineer supports design implementation and qualification of automation and controls IO layer for GMP facilities and labs bridging process IT/OT and quality to deliver compliant reliable operations. They develop I&C design packages configure DCS/PLC systems IO (often DeltaV FoxBoro AB) and support FAT/SFAT/SAT through turnover in line with CSV expectations. The Automation Engineer will design develop and deliver innovative solutions enabling the advancement of AbbVies Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health safety & maintenance program practices rules and regulations.
• Provide support for day-to-day operations for Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance manufacturing.
• Experience in change control nonconformance corrective & preventative actions and Commissioning & Qualification activities.
• Experience in various instrumentation with the following product platforms.- Rockwell PLC Platform Emerson DeltaV Foxboro DCS
• Provide 24 x 7 rotating onsite/on call support as needed
• Troubleshooting support for manufacturing
• Supports FEED and detailed design for I&C scope; define I/O allocations network topologies and panel architectures aligned to process and facility constraints.
• Produce complete I&C design packages (enclosure details panel layout/BOM terminal block details power distribution/grounding I/O wiring network integration details).
• Specify/oversee fabrication of control panels and field integration and manage vendor E&I scope.
• Configure review and test DCS/PLC I/O layer and relevant applications; often DeltaV with ISA 88 batch (CM/EM classes recipes graphics) including SFAT/FAT.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues optimizing control strategies for safety reliability and efficiency.
• Plan and execute SAT and support OQ/commissioning: loop checks calibration coordination punch-list closure turnover documentation.
• Execute in a GxP manner with full traceability and change control (e.g. VCAT/audit trail) in alignment with CSV practices and 21 CFR Part 11 expectations..
• Being responsible for driving continuous improvement in partnership with Plant Engineering Maintenance Manufacturing Process engineering and OPex to drive operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for collaborating within the AbbVie network to learn implement and share Continuous improvement opportunities within the Drug Product manufacturing AbbVie Global network.
• Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred
• Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
• Responsible for developing & maintaining Engineering Specifications documents drawings and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) including Administrative SOPs and Job Aids.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering science or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence with a desired 2 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. Additional post-graduate education may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Has demonstrated competency within a discipline.
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts practices and procedures. Ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully ones own perspective orally in writing and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Has a technical background in health care medical devices pharmaceutical biologics or similar industries (preferred).

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time