PM Group · 2 weeks ago
Senior Automation Engineer II
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPM Group is an employee-owned, international project delivery firm focused on the pharma, food, biotech, and medical technology sectors. The Senior Automation Engineer II will lead automation projects, mentor junior staff, and engage in client interactions while supporting various engineering tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
Architecture
Responsibilities
Lead the Automation Team on various projects as part of a multidiscipline project team
Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective solutions
Provide support to fee and capital budget proposals as required
Assemble and manage bid, approval and construction issue Automation packages in an efficient and lean manner
Support Concept and Basis of Design studies
Develop Functional Descriptions as input documents to the system integrators
Mentor Automation engineering staff at junior and intermediate levels, if required
Check other Automation engineers work for accuracy and quality; undertake peer reviews
Control system design for industrial automation equipment for all project stages
Select and manage automation contractors throughout the project life cycle
Review and comment on system integrator and vendor design documentation
Communicate with automation vendors and stay up to date with the latest automation technology trends
Extensive and independent contact with clients, vendor’s representatives and project field personnel
Attend and participate in client and PM Group meetings
Direct and/or participate in project site visits to monitor, review and sign-off on automation / process control installations
Other special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Automation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred; registration in CA, PA or MA is preferred
10+ Years of formal experience in heavy industrial engineering design (preferably in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Cell & Gene Therapy sectors)
Experience with software development and the design of Industrial Control Systems
PLC / DCS based Control Systems design experience
Advanced knowledge of software architectures and design including S88, GAMP, 21CFRPart 11
Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Controlnet)
Commercially aware and has the ability to undertake value engineering activities as well as implement new technologies to provide costs effective solutions for our clients
Commercially aware on project execution, control of budgets, resourcing and change control
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents is required
Professional approach and demeanor with a strong ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection and business
Ability to play a positive role in multi-discipline teams with a reliable, consistent and mature approach to work
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred; registration in CA, PA or MA is preferred
Multiple office execution experience is advantageous
Company
PM Group
PM Group is an international project delivery firm providing professional services in architecture, engineering and construction.
1001-5000 employees
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