Automation Engineer #PP

Company: Avispa Technology
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Automation Engineer ROCGJP00022357 #PPA leading biotechnology company is looking for an Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will support site projects to implement and test DeltaV software changes for new products and technologies being introduced to the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate has DeltaV design, configuration, and testing experience. Automation EngineerPay and Benefits:

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• Hourly pay: $80-$90/hr
  
  
• Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Oceanside, CA 92056)
  
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,Retirement Savings Program,PSL
  
  
• 40 hours/week, 7 Month Assignment
  Automation EngineerResponsibilities:
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  • Perform automation and instrumentation and control engineering design services for existing facility projects, including upgrades and capacity expansions, equipment upgrading and replacement.
    
  • Produce and review design drawings and specification documents (URS, FS, DS, etc.).
    
  • Generate, execute, and review design testing, generate and participate in functional specification testing, and perform field inspection services.
    
  • Generate, execute, and review Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols.
    
  • Generate, review, and approve GMP Lifecycle Documents (e.g. risk documents, trace matrices, periodic review, etc.)
    
  • Execute and track the progress of change records.
    
  • Manage personal project activities (design and qualification) following our business processes to deliver results that are right first time, on time with schedule requirements, and reconciled to the budget.
    
  • Troubleshoot automation and critical process utility systems.
    
  • Lead plant operations to assess discrepant events and changes for automation impact, deliver automation solutions to resolve operational issues, assist in troubleshooting and providing real-time on-floor support of manufacturing operations, participate in site coordination meetings, and attend network meetings.
    
  • Adhere to site SOPs and WIs for daily and project deliverables and provide improvements to business processes.
    
  • Attend and participate in department and staff meetings.
    
  • Maintain training qualifications.
    
  • Adhere to company policies regarding performance management, department time reporting, notification requirements, budget, and expense reporting guidelines.
    
  • Track project deliverables, and provide status updates to the project team.
    
  • Ensure the integration of environmental health, safety, and security into the business processes, systems, and programs while reporting safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, and safety suggestions within one's functional area.
    
  • Foster a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.
    Automation EngineerQualifications:
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    • 5 years of experience, or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) and 4 years of experience and,
      
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred).
      
    • 8+ years of applicable automation and/or instrument and control system experience.
      
    • 8 years of DeltaV coding experience.
      
    • 5+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry/GMP experience.
      
    • Experience with Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, design or/and construction.
      
    • Knowledge of GMP guidelines, and experience in the generation of controlled documents.
      
    • Must have DeltaV design, configuration, and testing experience.
      
    • P2 experience is strongly preferred.
      
    • Knowledge of process, utility, and building control systems.
      
    • Qualification experience related to control and computer systems.
      
    • Ability to generate engineering drawings and specifications.
      
    • Knowledge of ISA standards and practices for instrumentation.
      
    • Knowledge of PID control theories and techniques.
      
    • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, and associated programming languages (RS Logix Preferred).
      
    • Practical knowledge of distributed control systems, and associated programming languages, Strong DeltaV Coding.
      
    • Knowledge of computer-aided manufacturing automation.
      
    • Demonstrate good organizational and time utilization skills.
      
    • Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
      
    • Ability to comply with cGMP requirements (gowning, documentation, and procedures) for performing work within the manufacturing facility.
      
    • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of PC-based programs and web-based systems.
      
    • Ability to work most of the time independently with minimal direct supervision.
      
    • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact well with a variety of personalities, discipline skills, and educational levels.
      
    • Background in the biotech/life sciences industry.
      
    • Able to report onsite in Oceanside a majority of the time.
      

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