Lead Engineer - Automation Systems, Cell Therapy Devens

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Position Summary

This position is a lead level technical individual contributor and technical project lead on the Process Automation Team within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility.  This individual will be responsible for a significant function within the group and operate autonomously. This individual will maintain, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the DeltaV, PI, BAS, and integrated process equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Technical lead and subject matter expert for the process automation systems and equipment.
• Lead substantial technical efforts, such as major system version upgrades or new process introductions.
• Integrate with cross-functional teams throughout the site to perform qualification and validation.
• Provide troubleshooting and guidance support to automation systems in support of Manufacturing as part of daily responsibilities and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Support audits as a front room representative.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Automation Systems Lead at the Cell Therapy Facility, Devens, MA.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• 5+ years experience with DeltaV, PI, BAS, and OT Infrastructure.
• Expert understanding of S88, S95, and batch processing operations.
• Expert understanding engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network diagrams, process flow diagrams, and SOPs.
• Expert understanding of Validation Lifecycle Management, including the planning, creation, and execution of IQ’s, OQ’s, and PQ’s.
• Experience with QMS systems (Veeva, or similar) and GMP Quality Processes (Deviation Management, Change Controls, etc.) required.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.
• Experience with IT Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow or similar).
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written, and formal presentations.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.

Preferred

• Experience with Control System Networking Technologies and PC networking technologies.
• Experience working with SQL, Server, Oracle, or other relational databases.
• Experience with Validation Lifecycle Management Systems (Valgenesis, or similar).
• Experience with Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with .Net scripting.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or its equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience working with control systems (DeltaV, PI, BAS and PLC's) in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector.

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $121,670 - $147,434

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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