6456 - Control Systems Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer
Description
Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
We empower and support our colleagues
We commit to client success at every turn
We have the courage to do the right thing
We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support manufacturing and process automation systems and serve as a technical resource to Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, and Quality, ensuring that automation and instrumentation systems are designed, maintained, and operated to support production requirements. The qualified candidate will lead automation activities for plant projects and technology transfers, troubleshoot equipment and control-system issues, and support change controls, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior Automation Engineer Responsibilities:
Plan and execute plant projects involving complex equipment modifications and significant process improvements
Serve as the Controls and Automation lead for technology-transfer initiatives
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and process automation systems
Analyze process and equipment performance using PI data and other available system information
Review and troubleshoot automation code to identify and resolve system issues
Support the resolution of equipment breakdowns, process deviations, and quality issues within manufacturing suites
Provide subject-matter expertise to Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, Quality, and other departments regarding the design and operation of process automation equipment
Represent the Controls organization during integrated project team, joint project team, and other cross-functional meetings
Initiate and support change controls through planning, execution, testing, and closure
Own and execute assigned CAPA actions
Review SOPs, functional specifications, work instructions, and related technical documentation
Participate as a Controls SME during audits and regulatory inspections when required
Monitor project schedules and budgets to help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within established financial targets
Participate in an on-call support rotation outside normal business hours
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial automation experience
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process automation systems
Experience reviewing or troubleshooting automation code
Experience using process historian data, such as PI data, to investigate equipment or process performance
Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated change-management practices
Experience supporting change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and technical investigations
Ability to independently establish methods and procedures for achieving defined project goals
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, MSAT, and Quality
For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
National (US) Range $85,000 — $150,000 USD
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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