Automation Engineer

Catalyx is seeking an Automation Engineer to be responsible for 24/7/365 automation support.

Key Responsibilities

System Monitoring & Support

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Provide 24/7/365 coverage of the Automation Emergency Support Line.

· Monitor OSI-PI notifications for system disruptions:

o On-site hours: Continuous monitoring

o Weekends and holidays: Review notifications once per day

· Respond to all Urgent and Emergency Corrective Maintenance (CM) Work Orders (WOs) in SAP, checked daily at 06:00 and 12:00 on non-holiday weekdays.

· Review the Work Order review spreadsheet prior to the 09:00 Daily Performance Meeting each weekday.

Meetings & Communication

· Attend the Daily Performance Meeting (½ hour) to report on:

o Automation system availability and site impacts

o Urgent and Emergency CM Work Orders

o Preventive Maintenance (PM) status and upcoming PMs

· Respond to all emails sent to the Automation Support Distribution List during on-site hours by end of business day with at least an acknowledgment and plan for resolution.

Account Management

· Review user account requests and set up new user accounts after verifying completion of required training.

· Conduct bi-annual user account reviews as part of PM activities.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

· Complete and report status of Preventive Maintenance (PM) Work Orders weekly, including:

· Complete Corrective Maintenance (CM) Work Orders and provide weekly status updates.

Documentation & Compliance

· Perform periodic reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) by:

o Conducting mock executions to verify accuracy

o Redlining and submitting updates to document control (KB Comm)

o Ensuring SOPs/WIs are approved and effective before due dates

 

Systems Supported

· Automation Platforms:

o Emerson DeltaV 15 LTS

o OSI-PI v2018

· SCADA Systems:

o RSLogix 500 / 5000

o Studio 5000 Logix & SFC

o Rockwell PanelView

o Ignition HMI

o InTouch (up to 2023)

· Additional Systems:

o Millipore FIT Integritest 5 v1.4

o RAMAN Runtime 6.2

o SynTQ FM 5.3.0.106

o Siemens Desigo CC v4.2

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred

• 2+ years of experience supporting automation or process control systems in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or biotech preferred)

• Strong understanding of SCADA, DeltaV, and data historian systems (OSI-PI)

• Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, and IT/OT integration principles

• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently and participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 coverage

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities. ​

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We