GSK · 17 hours ago
Automation Engineer
USA - North Carolina - Zebulon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGSK is a global biopharma company focused on uniting science, technology, and talent to advance health. The Automation Engineer will execute the site Automation Strategy, providing expertise in process automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with various site functions to deliver automation projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Maintain a detailed and expert knowledge of current and future automation technologies and be the site expert in a minimum of 3 of the following disciplines: Field Instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, Historians, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Virtualization and Integration Technologies – middleware, OPC, XML
Responsible for the delivery of high value automation projects to meet business requirements in terms of functionality, cost, quality and time
Provide process automation expertise and lead safety assessments where appropriate. Ensure compliance with all roles related GSK policies, procedures and local codes
Interface and build robust partnerships with key site functions including Production, Technical, Planning, Engineering and Quality to ensure technology designs deliver agreed benefits. Participate on area extended management teams as necessary and actively manage automation group requests from the business for support or new projects
Interface and partner with the GSK community of Shared Services, Centers of Excellence and other sites to contribute, share, and leverage technology and maintain standards as appropriate
Ensure performance management systems are in-use (Standard work) to manage individual priorities and responsibilities
Deliver measurement and control of Quality Critical Attributes (QCA) and help develop the associated Process Critical Control Points (PCCP) through use of appropriate control systems to ensure predictable and stable process operations
Provide training and support for onsite Users / Engineers in Automation technologies and applications
Provide subject matter expertise to regulatory inspections and interact with auditors as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Instrumentation, Controls, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
5+ years detailed experience delivering Automation technology within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience with hands-on programming and trouble-shooting skills for Automation, Instrumentation and IT systems
Experience interfacing with operational and senior management within the organization
Experience with SCADA, MES integration, or industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC)
Preferred
Understanding of FDA PAT initiatives and the impact on the Pharma industry
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience; Black Belt or Green Belt desirable -
Technical expertise in several scientific and engineering automation areas including ISA standards, P&ID nomenclature, instrumentation and electrical wiring diagrams, communication networks, control panels, HMI, MES (Propack, Aspentech), SCADA (RSViewSE, iFix, Wonderware) and PLC (Rockwell, Siemens) Programming, Historians (Aspentech) and SAP
A sound understanding of Software testing (FAT / SAT) and commissioning procedures
A sound scientific and engineering understanding of pharmaceutical secondary processing, preferably in a pilot or manufacturing environment
Good knowledge of IT architecture management, data warehousing & implementation processes
Broad and in-depth knowledge and practical experience of computer and application validation (preferably using GAMP methodology), cGMPs, and 21 CFR Part 11 in an FDA regulated environment
Demonstrated project management skills
Working knowledge and understanding of EHS Practices with respect to the installation of automated plant
A good appreciation of FDA PAT initiatives and the impact on the Pharma industry
SPC techniques and applied application to improve / measure product manufacturing and quality
Proven track record in providing automation support and maintenance for instrumentation, automation and controls
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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$25.51MKey Investors
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