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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