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PACIV Senior Automation Engineer - Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana
PACIV, an international control systems integration, and regulatory compliance engineering firm, servicing Bio-Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, F&B, and Utility clients, is looking for a regular employee-based Senior Automation Engineer team member to join our team based in the USA office (Indianapolis)
Job Description:
The Sr. Automation Engineer will be twofold. The engineer will first be responsible for some strategic technical support and leadership for our engineering teams, as well as support for proposal content development. Second, the engineer will be responsible for the implementation of industrial automation solutions, specifically in the utility and life sciences industries. The engineer may be utilized for a project and sometimes day-to-day support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process control systems (DeltaV, AB PLC’s, iFix) within our clients’ Biotechnology sites.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Primarily responsible for the design, development, and installation of Rockwell and DeltaV-based automation and process control systems enabling the integration of manufacturing processes and skid package systems. Ability to program, troubleshoot, and support the process and utilities control systems within industrial regulated manufacturing processes.
Knowledge and understanding of systems involved in manufacturing and development operations. Aid the Validation team with the execution of automation validation deliverables.
Knowledge and understanding of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems.
Knowledge and understanding of Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and PlantPAX or FactoryTalk.
Experience with SCADA HMI interfaces (FactoryTalk View, iFix, WonderWare).
Provide technical support, problem-solving, maintenance, modifications, and continuous improvement for automated equipment and process control systems.
Participate in capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems.
Lead efforts for the remediation, migration, or upgrade of existing systems.
Knowledge and familiarity with regulated industries, including exposure to cGMP, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11
Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, utility, and manufacturing equipment and processes is desired.
Knowledge of S88 Standard; Configuration experience with FactoryTalk Batch and DeltaV Batch desired.
Knowledge and experience using and configuring OSI PI or equivalent Data Historian systems is a plus.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of automation experience particularly with Rockwell platform.
Programming ability is desired in addition to troubleshooting experience.
Desired Hard Skill Sets:
Design, programming, implementation, and support for control system/automation projects within a regulated environment.
System integration experience and comprehensive understanding of process control systems including AB SLC’s, ControlLogix, iFIX, DeltaV, Foundation Fieldbus, and/or DeviceNet applications.
Comprehensive understanding of process control systems-related documentation (e.g. P&ID’s, URS, FS, DS).
Knowledge of Data Historian (OSIPI)
Knowledge of Computer System Validation lifecycle and FDA regulatory requirements.
Desired Soft Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in troubleshooting of process control systems within Biotechnology site processes.
Comfortable with a 24/7 manufacturing environment, and automation department.
Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.
Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.
Result-driven and self-motivated.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation).
Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.
Other Requirements
Location: USA (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Travel: 20%, may be required at times to various suppliers, collaborators, conferences/training, and client sites
Compensation
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
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