Automation Engineer III

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, specifying, and maintaining control systems supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and processes, including aseptic filling operations. This position supports end users in designing, specifying, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading automated control systems and instrumentation, including completion of GMP-related documentation. The Automation Engineer III will lead technical assessments and upgrade projects for automated control systems and instrumentation, including managing projects through to successful completion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned. Design and specify automated control systems. Maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems. Direct and perform installation of automation hardware and software. Program automated control systems to achieve the functional requirements. Oversee mechanical systems installation and participate in commissioning activities. Provide input for and author URS, FRS, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and SOP documents. Evaluate existing systems for continuous improvement. Provide in-depth technical review of all documents and complete GMP documentation including change controls, data integrity assessments, deviations and CAPAs, and the closing of audit observations. Research new technologies and implement new/upgraded systems. Document changes to systems per change management procedures. Travel between facilities to support all functional areas. Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.