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Position Overview
The Controls Engineer/Senior Controls Engineer collaborates with internal and external partners to procure, install, commission, maintain, and optimize equipment and process control systems that support reagent manufacturing, material handling, and molecular diagnostic testing. This role is responsible for supporting and improving hardware and software control systems through activities such as system architecture and equipment design support, process control strategy development, troubleshooting, configuration management, performance monitoring, programming modifications, and operational support. Depending on level, the individual will contribute to or lead technical initiatives, partner with maintenance and metrology teams on repair and service activities, and drive continuous improvement efforts across Exact Sciences and Exact Sciences Laboratories.
We are open to hiring at either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level depending on candidate experience
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conceive, specify, procure, and implement control system installation and modifications to support new manufacturing solutions, process automation, system integration, and monitoring, clinical laboratory test procedure automation, volume growth, and new product introduction based on stakeholder input and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Support existing control system installations; including, but not limited to, hands-on troubleshooting, system set up and adjustment, integration of new equipment, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Lead projects to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve systems, such as environmental monitoring, automated batch production in a cGMP environment, and clinical laboratory diagnostic sample testing automation in a CAP/CLIA environment, with guidance from senior team members and leadership.
Use engineering knowledge to assist in the consolidation of project requirements and data for interface with functional specialist on cross-functional teams, to ensure stakeholder understanding of trade-offs amongst cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
Participate in all aspects of project delivery from inception to turnover in accordance with accepted project management principles and internal engineering practices.
Develop and maintain documentation, such as standard operating procedures, engineering standards, user requirements, design specifications, component specifications, and commissioning protocols, to ensure consistent, high-quality projects.
Provide technical support, ensuring appropriate change control practices are followed.
Lead or participate in investigations and troubleshooting of control systems and manufacturing processes associated with internal review, CAPA, audits, or complaints.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, as well as with external suppliers.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Ability to work designated schedule.
Ability to work seated for approximately 80% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
Exact Sciences · Us, WI