Facility Controls Engineer

The Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support of the Facility and Utility control systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications and upgrades to control systems, and provide technical support. Support for the instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include Siemens Desigo BAS.

• Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facility control system and associated utility control systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.

• Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects.

• Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for facility control system.

• Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.

• Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.

• Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards

Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology and 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
• OR in Lieu of education 6+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogeee

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems is required.

• A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines is required.
• Experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of the facility control systems and instrumentation
• Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.
• Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred.

• Control System training and/or certification are preferred

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