MMR Consulting · 17 hours ago
Biopharmaceutical - Building Automation Systems Engineer
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expMMR Consulting is a consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. They are seeking a Building Automation Systems Engineer to work on the design, project execution, and commissioning of process systems in the biopharmaceutical industry, requiring technical guidance and leadership skills. The successful candidate will support project execution and manage client relationships while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
BiotechnologyIndustrial AutomationLife ScienceManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes
Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as: Feasibility, Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Project Monitoring/Governance, Commissioning & Qualification
The ideal candidate has experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) such as Siemens Desigo, Schneider, Johnson Controls, and Rockwell in the biopharmaceutical industry
Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings
Perform programming / configuration on BAS
Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms
Perform automation / electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems
Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices
Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification
Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes / action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates
Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, and provide updates
Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs)
Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases
Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc
As this position requires working on client sites, you will need to comply with the client’s safety rules including mandatory vaccination policies for COVID-19, where applicable
Visit construction and installation sites
Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities
Other duties assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls
Knowledge of GAMP and data integrity requirements
Minimum 5+ years of pharma building automation engineering experience, with at least 3 years of building controls experience with BAS
Knowledge of Siemens Insight or Desigo, including reading code and making small code modifications
Ability to read electrical drawings, and Siemens BAS Code (Insight or Desigo)
Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity
Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees
Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Preferred
8+ years of pharma building automation engineering experience
5+ years of building controls experience with BAS
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
Company
MMR Consulting
MMR Consulting specializes in process automation and capital project management of complex projects for biotechnology industries.
51-200 employees
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