Automation Systems Engineer

Qualifications:

• Four- year degree in Engineering
• 4 to 10 years of experience in automation engineering
• 3 years of hands on experience with DeltaV database creation, control strategy programming and Operator interface screen development
• Experience with VBA programming desirable
• Knowledge of batch programming and SFC development desirable
• Experience in cGMP pharmaceuticals desirable
• Experience troubleshooting automation control cabinets
• Knowledge of field I/O devices – experience with serial devices desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Roles and Responsibilities:

This person will design standard products and customize standard product offerings to achieve customer’s user requirements. Activities will include:

• Design and develop, configure, and implement control strategy and application from P&ID instrument drawings.
• System staging to include: database creation, equipment commissioning and check out, FAT, SAT and IOQ.
• Conceptualize, develop and program complex control strategies to exceed customer’s expectations.
• Assists in the promotion or sales of additional products and services.
• Provides technical, engineering or troubleshooting assistance to installed base customers.
• Integration into existing installed systems.
• Migration of existing installed systems.
• Works well under pressure: sometimes meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines.
• Occasional travel to assist in startup and/or field upgrades of existing systems.

Related Industries

This person does not have to have experience in the life science industry. Possible related industries are:

• Biopharmaceutical equipment manufacturer
• Medical equipment manufacturer
• Automation and Systems Integration
• Plant control systems

Validation Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Location: San Jose, CA
Experience Level: 2-5 years
Education Level: BS/BA

Responsibilities:

• Assist with writing, reviewing and executing FATs, SATs and IOQs for a highly customizable software package. Completed under the direction of the Validation Manager.
• Interact with and train customers during FATs, SATs and IOQs.
• Perform documentation reviews of software FRSs and DDSs.
• Travel, both domestic and international, to customer sites to assist in execution.

Required Experience:

• BS/BA Degree. Preferably a Scientific or Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in validation work, preferably biotech or pharmaceutical.
• Validation experience: hands-on experience with the development and execution of FATs, SATs and IQ/OQs.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, audit trails, security features, cGMP, GDP and regulatory requirements for automated systems.
• Self-motivated and capable of adhering to strict deadlines is a must.
• Highly effective verbal and written skills, including technical writing, are a must.
• Ability to adapt the validation model in a rapidly changing environment.
• Flexibility to multi-task and develop innovative solutions.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Automated Process Control Systems (preferably DeltaV) is highly beneficial.
• Experience writing RTMs, Risk Assessments and Gap Analysis is highly favorable.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5 is a plus.
• Knowledge of VB or C#.NET Framework is a plus.
• Experience with HW/SW interactions is valuable.
• Familiarity with European validation practices is helpful.
• Experience with software PQs is a plus.

System/Software Developer (Emerson DeltaV)

We are seeking a motivated engineer that knows Emerson DeltaV from both a programming and fundamental operation viewpoint. Needs to be to design controls, database management, and communications protocols. Qualified candidates will perform a large subset of the following tasks:

• Design, implement, & test control strategies in DeltaV
• Design/develop OPC & MODBUS communications protocol programs
• The candidate will have the ability to execute research and development plans, and to evaluate the performance of new technologies.

Emerson DeltaV Software Developer Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in computer science, electrical, chemical or control systems engineering, and a minimum of 5 years work experience
• Knowledge of VBA, VB6 or .NET Framework would be advantageous
• Understanding of batch control strategy and methodology would be advantageous
• Familiarity with OPC and MODBUS communications protocols
• Ability to self-manage and succeed at an individual level as well as work cooperatively in a team environment