Automation Engineer

Overview

Develop and maintain automation systems for drug substance manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• plc/hmi
• scada
• mes
• troubleshooting
• patch management
• continuous improvement

Tasks

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for identifying and developing automation technologies and Manufacturing control systems to improve site productivity and quality and safety performance. In this dynamic role the Automation Engineer will ensure the success of Drug product manufacturing through an extensive understanding and solid background in engineering, configuration, programming, installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of process controls, automation, electrical devices and field instrumentation technologies. The Engineer will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions enabling the advancement of client’s Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing processes. -Be an authority for Upstream and Downstream Unit operations by -As System owner, provide AbbVie User requirements to OEMs/System Integrators during the development of process control applications applying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and development of Batch Reports using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform like POMS. -Leading advanced trouble shooting activities in partnership with the Plant Engineering & Maintenance teams to enhance manufacturing uptime through the highest reliability of Automation systems. -Responsible for maintaining AbbVie Enterprise Cyber Resiliency compliance through quarterly OS patching of automation systems, servers & workstations. -Being responsible for driving continuous improvement in partnership with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Process engineering and OPex to drive operational efficiencies. -Responsible for collaborating within the AbbVie network to learn, implement and share Continuous improvement opportunities within the Drug Product manufacturing AbbVie Global network. -As a System SME, be accountable and responsible to provide the necessary support during the internal and external regulatory audits. -Lead and support Capital projects. This role involves the application of advanced automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred -Provide technical leadership for Day-to-day operational shift support for Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance manufacturing. -Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• problem solving
• bachelor's
• emerson deltav
• plc
• ai
• 21 cfr

What You Bring

-Demonstrated problem solving skills and innovative thinking to develop and implement untested solutions. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required. -Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations. Responsible for developing & maintaining Engineering Specifications, documents, drawings, and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) including Administrative SOPs and Job Aids. -Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and lead cross-functional team including internal and external resources. -Demonstrated knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries. -Executive presence & communicate complex automation topics in the simplest business language at various partner forums in the workplace -Emerson DeltaV -Experience with the following product platforms. -Direct experience with system development and validation, including development of system specifications (DS, FS, URS) and risk-based validation strategies, and validation protocol development and execution. -Minimum 8 years experience developing and maintaining automation software and equipment and PLC systems in a manufacturing environment; AI and machine learning experience, including experience with new technology development for new product introductions. -Conversant with industry standards on quality and regulatory compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11 (Data Integrity, User Security, System Disaster Recovery, Data Backup & Restore). -Trouble shooting Support to Mfg. -Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities.

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Benefits

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

About Dps Group Global

-Built a reputation designing complex life-science and semiconductor plants for industry giants. -In 2022, they merged into Arcadis, combining strengths to offer end-to-end services across the built environment. -Their projects span high-tech manufacturing: biotech labs, pharma plants, EV battery gigafactories, data-centers, and advanced R&D hubs. -Their engineering teams guide clients from concept through qualification, commissioning, and validation. -They thrive in tightly regulated sectors, solving intricate process-design and facility-integration challenges. -Unusually, they combine deep sector expertise with full construction oversight—no handoffs, single trusted advisor.

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