Position: Automation Engineer Office Location: USA (Rhode Island) ONSITE

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Puerto Rico, United States, and Ireland, and servicing the Life Sciences, F&B, WTP/WWTP and Utilities industries is looking for a full-time Automation Engineer Level based out of our USA office (Rhode Island).

This role will be integrated with our existing Outsourcing Services Provider (OSP) business model for the Client, which is comprised of a team of PACIV associates executing and maintaining various Validation and Automation tasks and business functions. PACIV’s OSP team is responsible for supporting the client’s commercial facility that manufactures multiple commercial and clinical bulk drug substances by providing seamless support to Quality and Manufacturing operations and their respective groups.

Job Description:

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting automated PLC processes/GMP utilities equipment and systems in partnership with our Client’s Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. These support services will typically be performed working within the Client’s Utilities, Maintenance, Process Engineering and/or Automation department team(s).

Job Responsibilities:

o Design, programming, implementation, and testing support for new Control System/Automation projects within regulated environments

o Participate in capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new PLC systems

o Provide front-line technical support, problem-solving, and maintenance support for Utility systems supporting Client’s automated manufacturing systems

o Participate in root cause analysis, incident investigations and troubleshooting of control issues

§ Note: Will require periodic, rotational on-call support for 24/7 manufacturing environment

o Implement modifications/updates and continuous process improvement solutions for existing automated equipment and stand-alone control systems

o System administrative activities such as user access control and review, GMP systems periodic review and data integrity/security assessments

o Lead efforts for the remediation, migration, and/or upgrade of existing systems

o Implementation of document updates for design specification, SOPs, operating standards, engineering documents, drawings, etc.

Requirements:

o Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in Engineering or Technical discipline required

o Knowledge and understanding of controls systems governed by platforms such as Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLC systems, GE Proficy platform, Siemens controllers and JCI Metasys for BMS/CMS, Facility, and Utility systems

o Experience with SCADA HMI interfaces (FactoryTalk View, iFix, WonderWare, etc.).

o Understanding of network communication protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.)

o Familiarity and ability to read Electrical Drawings, Schematics, Line Diagrams and P&ID which depict the electrical theory, operation and control of a system

o Familiarity with industry standards of control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP and GDP

o Comfortable with 24/7 manufacturing environment

o Can handle a high-pressure, high-stress work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

o Experience with Automated Systems governed by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device fields

o Ability to build and implement control applications through PLC programming and HMI graphic design

o Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability

o Result driven and self-motivated

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation)

o Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Word, Project, Excel, etc

Other Requirements

Location: Rhode Island

Travel: Up to 10% for various trainings, conferences or meetings with vendors, suppliers, etc.

Compensation

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package; Includes vacation and holidays, 401k, and health coverage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Greenwich, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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