Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer Principal, BioPharma Equipment (JP12950)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Business Unit: Advanced Technology & Automation
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 1+ year with possible extensions or conversion to FTE
Rate Market Rate DOE, with benefits
Posting Date: 06/25/2024
Target start date 07/29/2024
Note: Possibly visiting vendor sites within the US (once a quarter possibly for a week)

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an Automation Engineer Principal for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Ideal Candidate:
Must have background in within Life sciences specifically Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience, Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience, Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.

Candidates need to describe their experience with:
Emerson DeltaV Programming or Rockwell PLC programming
What specific projects have you worked on that utilized these technologies
How have you contributed to commissioning and qualification efforts for automation activities in your previous roles
Provide examples of specific projects or tasks you were involved in

Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for a long-term contracting opportunity. As a member of the client’s Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, we are looking for Engineers to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation programs and Capital projects, including complex and challenging automation initiatives that require a solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence. They will require an extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies.

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience,
Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience,
Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.
2) Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product and Supply chain plant operations.
3) Has five or more years combined experience with the following automation systems:
o Emerson Delta-V DCS system.
o Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
o Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience.
o Process Control Network design including network segregation.
o Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation.
o System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies.
o Compliance to regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP.
Preferred Competencies:
1) Proficient in project management skills.
2) Ability to influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority.
3) Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels.
4) Effective meeting management.
5) Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative.
6) Results oriented and goal driven.
7) Ability to organize, interpret, communicate, and/or present information.
8) Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
9) Strong oral and written communication skills.
10) Demonstrates willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks and

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Include:
1. Represent Plant Automation team during the project implementation of new automation solutions, including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) related hardware, software, network infrastructure, and electronic Rt-reporting scope across various projects. 

2. Represent Plant Automation team during the post-implementation activities, including operationalizing the new assets by extending hyper-care support, training the System Owners and Manufacturing team, revising the SOPs, and training documents, delivering spare parts list, updating Maximo assets and CMDB systems. 

3. Ensure compliance to Engineering and Operational standards, specifications, and procedures as applicable during the project design and implementation.  

4. Represent Plant Automation team and support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities -to large/sophisticated capital projects to integrate new drug substance and drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facilities. 

5. As applicable to the capital project scope, represent the Plant Automation team and support new product introductions (NPI) or new technology introductions by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs. 

6. Support a safe working environment by complying with applicable environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations.

Red Flags:
Not a team player, bad attitude
Not good communicator
Exaggerated or vague job titles and responsibilities
Lack of achievements or quantifiable result

Interview Process:
1 with Hiring Manager and 1 with Team. Immediate Availability to start interviewing

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry

Unknown

Company Size

1-10 employees

Headquarters

Simi Valley, CA

Year Founded

2009

Website

3keyconsulting.com

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