Job Title: Controls EngineerCompany: Novozen Health Care LLC.,Location: Washington
Duration: 6 months + extensionsEmployment Type: ContractJob Responsibilities: The primary function of the Controls Engineer is to provide technical support of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects. The position may participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Controls Engineer assumes responsibility for participation and leadership in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. In addition, the Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.
Provides overall technical assistance for OT equipment controls systems.
Provides technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
Provides controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
Manages and/or participates in major capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the "Project Management Guidelines" system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.
Required Qualifications: Bachelors of Science; Major: Computer Science, or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
Rockwell Logix Programmer certification desired.
7+ years of OT Controls systems engineering required.
Experience in a Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry preferred.
Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls system Hardware; PLC, PanelView HMIs, and Servo Drives preferred.
Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls Software: RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio preferred.
Working knowledge in Wonderware Intouch, InSQL Historian, Archestra IDE and DA Servers preferred.
Pay Scale:
Anticipated hourly pay range: specific range such as ($54/Hr to $59/Hr).
Benefits:
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits:
A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO):
No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.