Engineer III, Automation Engineering

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Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

 Thermo Fisher Scientific’s oral solid dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati, Ohio, supported by over 800 employees, offers various drug development and commercial manufacturing services. These services include controlled and sustained release solid oral dosage forms, osmotic release dosage forms (laser drilling), liquid fill hard capsules, controlled substances manufacturing, and abuse-deterrent dosage forms.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is currently seeking a Engineer III, Automation Engineering for our Cincinnati facility. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference and receive the appropriate support needed to accomplish your professional aspirations.

How will you make an impact?

In this role, you will not only be leading automation projects, but also ensuring compliance with industry standards, investigating system issues, and documenting detailed deviation reports. Your deep understanding of automation technologies will be vital in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

What will you do?

• Support for site automation and control systems.  This includes design, maintenance and monitoring of manufacturing control components and infrastructure to meet site manufacturing objectives. 
• Be available to support production during the established on-call schedule to allow for 24x6 site support.
• Take charge of automation projects, from start to finish, including planning, implementation, and validation. You will play a key role in developing and implementing creative solutions that will improve our manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and system integration. Your ability to collaborate effectively with different teams will be critical in achieving the integration of automation systems.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to other specialists and team members.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in automation engineering or controls equipment experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience programming PLC's (RS Logix 5000 v32+ and FactoryTalk Batch 14+).
• Proven expertise in successfully leading automation and controls projects on a network distributed system.
• Knowledge of computer system validation (CSV).
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), and ISA88 Batch Control.
• Ability to fix and resolve complicated problems within facilities, manufacturing, and other Engineering support areas.
• Ability to read and comprehend P&ID designs and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced results-orientated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PharmaSuite platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment (preferred).

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening

Relocation assistance is not provided

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