Specialist , Manufacturing Automation

Job Description

Key Functions

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

• Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.

• Provide automation system support and expertise to assist the manufacture of quality vaccine products to meet site priorities.

• Responsible and accountable for supporting all automation system components of the processes including on the shop floor support of manufacturing activities

• Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and closing-out change controls for automation related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively. identify and resolve technical issues.

• Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.

• Stay current with latest automation technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption

• Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support for our 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Education

• High school diploma required.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical preferred.

Required Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• 2+ years in process automation

• Familiarly with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements.

• Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external parties.

Preferred Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• Experience in pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.

• Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience.  

• Technical and operational expertise in the following disciplines DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, network infrastructure, SQL, etc.

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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