Automation Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support a global engineering automation project within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is a one-year contract position focused on automation documentation, configuration support, project execution, commissioning activities, and commissioning readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain automation project documentation and technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure automation documents are complete, accurate, properly controlled, and aligned with project requirements.
- Support commissioning activities, including execution coordination, issue tracking, and documentation completion.
- Assist with the review and implementation of automation system configurations.
- Support DeltaV batch automation activities, including Equipment Module Classes, Phase Classes, and recipe configuration.
- Review automation configurations for alignment with approved specifications, ISA-88 standards, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, validation, and other project stakeholders during project execution.
- Support compliance with applicable automation standards, procedures, GMP requirements, and data-integrity principles.
- Assist with troubleshooting, punch-list resolution, and the closure of automation-related issues.
- Monitor assigned activities and provide timely updates on progress, risks, and technical issues.
- Provide general automation engineering support to achieve project milestones and commissioning readiness.
- Prepare and maintain project reports, presentations, trackers, process flows, and other technical documentation using Microsoft Office and Visio.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum three years of hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch Automation.
- Strong understanding and practical application of ISA-88 batch control standards.
- Hands-on experience with Equipment Module Class development or configuration.
- Hands-on experience with Phase Class development or configuration.
- Experience in recipe configuration, management, and implementation within DeltaV.
- Experience supporting automation projects, commissioning activities, and project execution in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with automation documentation control, technical reviews, testing, and issue resolution.
- Good understanding of GMP requirements, automation standards, and controlled engineering procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
- Strong documentation, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams in an onsite project environment.
- Able to manage priorities and deliver assigned activities according to project timelines.