Automation Engineer (onsite role in MA)

BioSpace

Worcester, MA

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SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Capital Project, Change Control, Code of Federal Regulations, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Backup, Disaster Recovery, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Products, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Health, Facebook, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Industry Standards, Instrumentation, LinkedIn, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Call, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Support, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Lifecycle, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Reliability, Testing, Validation Plan, YouTube
LOCATION
Worcester, MA
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Join to apply for the Automation Engineer (onsite role in MA) role at BioSpaceCompany DescriptionAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.Job Description The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing automation technologies and Manufacturing control systems to improve site productivity, quality and safety performance. In this dynamic role the Automation Engineer will ensure the success of Drug product manufacturing through an understanding and strong background in engineering, configuration, programming, installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of process controls, automation, electrical devices and field instrumentation technologies.Responsibilities Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations.Understanding of cGMP processing with change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventive actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities.Experience with the following product platforms:Rockwell PLC PlatformEmerson DeltaVDay-to-day Operational Support:24 x 7 Onsite/On Call: Rotational SupportTrouble shooting Support to ManufacturingBe a knowledgeable SME for Upstream and Downstream Unit operations byTrouble shooting activities in partnership with the Plant Engineering & Maintenance teams to enhance manufacturing uptime through the highest reliability of Automation systems.Being responsible for 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.This role involves the application of 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 preferredCandidate 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.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 MES platforms like POMS.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).Ability to communicate in the simplest business language at various partner forums in the workplace.Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.Minimum 2-4 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.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.Demonstrated knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.Demonstrated problem solving skills and innovative thinking to develop and implement untested solutions.Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.AbbVille is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: level Entry levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries Internet NewsNote: This posting may include other roles and locations; eligibility for relocation or travel is not specified here.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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