Automation Engineer I, II, Sr. Automation Engineer I - Packaging 1

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

 

Location: Clayton NC

 

This position will report through the Maintenance and Engineering organization at the Grifols site in Clayton, NC.  The position will support the Engineering team for the plasma Sterilized Filling Facility (SFF).  Initial responsibilities will be for start-up and commissioning of PLC based equipment with DeltaV interface.  Examples of equipment packages include Autoclaves, Chromatography, Ultra-filtration, Aseptic Filling, Vial Assembly, Staubli robots, WFI Stills, Clean Steam Generators and others.  Position will also become system administrator for process DeltaV.  Position will be responsible for approving Functional Requirement Specification documents and Software Design Descriptions.  As the project transitions to commercial operation, this position will remain with the building and take on automation support for GMP systems as part of the Maintenance and Engineering organization.

 

This position level will be determined by the successful candidate’s education, experience and specific knowledge.

 

Automation Engineer I

The Automation Engineer I is an entry level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, this person provides automation support for projects or within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects.  The Automation Engineer I can also integrate into a project team.  The incumbent is knowledgeable in Automation with the capability to learn specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing.  He/she supports meeting customer needs and business goals. In addition, he/she will collaborate with other automation engineers.

 

 

Automation Engineer II

The Automation Engineer II is a junior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, this person provides automation support for projects or within a specific area or provide validation support for automation projects.  The Automation Engineer II will also integrate into supporting a large-scale project.  He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing.  He/she meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with other automation engineers.

 

Primary responsibilities:

• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide support in designated area/field.  Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.  
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned/required