senior. specialist, Manufacturing automationMSD

Job Description
Our Engineers continuously improve and innovate to support and insure our manufacturing facilities remain operational. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities, and Validation.
The automation engineer is responsible for day-to-day operations support activities including but not limited to the following technologies:
Distributed Control Systems (Delta V), Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems to include Washers, Autoclaves, Filter Integrity Testers, MECO Stills and Clean Steam Generators.
Responsibilities also include system upgrades, troubleshooting issues, identifying trends, process monitoring, system administration, documentation updates, data querying, operator training and participating in deviation investigations.
Must be able to communicate clearly (oral and written) and frequently with operations and other support groups.
Understand and support all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, and environmental regulations.
Insure automation documents, preventive maintenance, periodic reviews, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) are in an inspection-ready state.
Support process automation inquiries during internal and external audits/inspections and must, therefore, be able to speak knowledgeably about automation, process and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) details of the manufacturing operations.
Evaluate automated and information technology systems and develop strategies to optimize and ensure the quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.
Use their technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and information technology systems.
Lead in installation and qualification of new equipment into operations.
Participate and contribute to investigations of automation anomalies to prevent a recurrence, which includes on-the-floor support of manufacturing activities.
Lead in the development of technical requirements, keeping in mind the associated technology needs, benefits, and risks.
Analyze complex business requirements using tools and techniques and identifies internal/external solutions to meet these requirements.
Lead in developing control strategies and apply computerized tools that will deliver tangible improvements to overall production unit performance.
Communicate daily with the business, technical, and quality representatives within the area of support through the tier process.
Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support on a rotational basis.
Familiar with lean manufacturing principles with an ability to convert business logic and requirements into detailed system requirements.
Education Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelors degree, Engineering
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
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Who we are ...
We are known as Our Company, Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and Our Company everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for ...
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
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IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Domestic/International
VISA Sponsorship: Yes
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Valid Driving License: No
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Number of Openings: 1
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