Engineering Automation Engineer/Senior Engineer

Location: Qingdao Supply Site

Responsibilities:

Project phase (2024-2028)

· Design, set up and develop automation systems to support project progress.

· Fully involved in Qingdao site automation systems design, construction, qualification to deliver PMDI site as autonomous and smart factory.

· Develop automation systems standard and process to meet startup and BAU requirement.

· Ensure SHE, GMP and regulatory compliance in automation areas.

· Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures and guidelines.

· Work with project team and other engineers to ensure system design meeting URS and BAU requirements.

· PPS and CI practices to ensure C&Q, PQ/PV successfully.

BAU phase (2028 onwards)

· Be responsible for site wide process automation, supervisory control, and data acquisition solutions including programming and implement new PLC/HMI code, change existing PLC/HMI code, and monitor backups for data integrity and compliance etc.

· Ensure BMS/EMS running smoothly and continuously improve systems to meet GMP and regulation requirements.

· Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, guidelines and qualification of equipment and processes.

· Conduct troubleshooting activities and PPS, deviation investigation and CAPA to be implemented.

· Train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and processes. Instruct and train SME backup of automation systems and assist HVAC, water system engineers to optimize system operation mode.

· Analyze trends in data to provide accurate descriptions, identify root causes, solutions or improvements.

· Write, review and revise SOP/WI/Form for maintenance and operations of equipment, systems, and facilities.

· Update the automation system related drawings, technical data, and manuals.

· Author, review and approve change controls and document revisions.

· Comply with GMP and SOP, SHE requirement and ISIT/OT policies.

· Project implementation to improve KPI in SQSCP such as energy saving, cost reduction etc.

· Support to plan and implement annual budget and cost control in line with company goals.

· Apply lean/digital/automation solutions to contribute to autonomous site strategy.

Requirements:

Date Posted

Closing Date

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