Automation Engineer

Automated Engineering Services, Inc. is a people first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those we serve - including our employees, customers, partners, and communities - through the use of modern, innovative, powerful, and secure engineering solutions.

We're looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. All our employees are ready to advance our world-class solutions and services in this exciting industry and accept the challenges to lead with purpose. If you are looking to develop your skills and further your career, join AES's exceptional team. Join AES and help us design and build solutions for complex global technological advancements.

The Automation Engineer has between (2) and (8) years of experience with a high level of proficiency in one or more of the major platform technologies mentioned in the skills section of this job description. This role has experience in all phases of project delivery including FEED Study, Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, implementation, testing, CQV as well as ongoing support of GMP facilities. This role is familiar with project delivery and has experience developing all Lifecycle documentation for GMP-regulated facilities including URS (in collaboration with client user team), FS (in collaboration with client process & automation teams), HDS, SDS, Testing Protocols, IQ and OQ. This role has hands-on experience working with most bioprocessing operations and equipment including prep tanks, bioreactors, fermentation, harvest, purification (chromatography & UF/DF skids), fillers, isolators, CIP, and SIP.

Responsibilities:

• Experienced and able to self-manage in the design, implementation, and testing of automation system graphics, I/O database, control modules, interlocks, alarms, sequences, and recipes including the development and control of all associated life-cycle documentation.
• Practiced in the development of configuration standards for automation system project execution.
• Competent in the management of GMP documentation including URS, FS, DS, RTM, IQ, and OQ throughout projects including creating, redlining, approval, and management in various document control repositories.
• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, electrical drawings, and control narratives as well as redlining / markup P&IDs and electrical drawings either on the production floor or in automation panels.
• Able to configure and test batch code including units, phases, operations, unit procedures, procedures, and recipes including exception logic.
• Knowledgeable in the application of industry standards including GAMP 6, 21 CFR Part 11, ISA S88 & S95.
• Practiced in the execution of regulated testing including IQ & OQ as well as leveraging FAT and SAT to reduce IQ & OQ testing.
• Experience in supporting onsite ongoing operations – Make, Assess, Release, and change control processes.
• Experience dealing with CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions) including investigation, documenting, assessing root causes, and providing practical solutions.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with bioprocessing equipment and operations media prep, bioreactors, fermenters, harvest equipment, buffer prep, chromatography skids, filtration skids, fillers, isolators, and packaging
• Familiar with cleaning operations CIP and SIP
• Familiar with critical utilities including clean steam, WFI, purified water compressed air, nitrogen gas

Skills:

• Emerson DeltaV
• Rockwell family of PLCs, PanelView family, FactoryTalk View SE
• Siemens SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC PCS 7, SIMATIC HMI family
• ABB DCS 800xA
• AVEVA
• Honeywell Experion
• DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, HART, Ethernet I/P

Abilities:

• The ability to give and receive information clearly and effectively to both internal team members and external customers
• The ability to identify and solve problems promptly and efficiently
• The ability to focus on, complete, and prioritize assigned tasks on time
• The ability to collaborate and work effectively with others, respecting different opinions, building trust, and working towards a common goal
• The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• The ability to create, maintain, and foster a positive attitude
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and remain flexible, open, and able to solve problems

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science)
• Master of Science degree preferred
• Firm understanding of cGMP validation requirements/guidelines and current industry practice.

Travel:

• Must be willing to relocate to project locations as required to meet the project needs.