Catalent
biotechnology
Engineer,Automation
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“Engineer, Automation at Catalent. Skills: Automation, PLC, OSI-PI, IGNITION. Provide support for manufacturing systems. Support capital project automation implementation”
What You'll Achieve.
improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.)
Industry & Context.
trouble-shooting challenging equipment / automation issues
regular standing, walking, bending, occasional lifting up to 30, manual dexterity to operate tools, ability to work in confined spaces, adhering to all PPE and safety requirements, after-hours and weekends, as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Science, or related field, Minimum 1 year of experience in an automation role supporting process, laboratory, or facility, Knowledge of bioprocess equipment (e.g., SU Bioreactors, Chromatography, Filtration) required, Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are required, Position requires regular standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 30 manual dexterity to operate tools and clear visual inspection and documentation and the ability to work in confined spaces or at a computer as needed, while adhering to all PPE and safety requirements.
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s preferred, 2+ years preferred, Experience with PLC programming and automation support in GMP environments preferred, Familiarity with OSI-PI and IGNITION systems preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide support for manufacturing systems
Support capital project automation implementation
and environmental regulations
Develop and support corrective actions
Assure efficient operation of automated systems
Support installing new equipment
Ensure compliance to FDA regulations
Follow GAMP in task execution
Participate in audits
Participate in training programs
On-floor support of manufacturing
Maintain technical documentation
Provide client services support
Offer technical support for downtime
Offer technical support for automation-related issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team
Communication Scope
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Full Job Description
**Automation Engineer** ** _Position Summary:_** * ## **Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.** * ## **100% on-site** Catalent’s Baltimore and Harmans, Maryland sites provide industry-leading GMP development and manufacturing services for advanced biopharmaceuticals, including viral vectors, next-generation vaccines, and oncolytic viruses. Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art Gene Therapy manufacturing campus in Harmans/BWI features two facilities located just five miles from BWI Airport and 13 miles from downtown Baltimore. The 200,000 sq. ft. Harmans/BWI-1 facility includes 10 GMP suites, fill/finish operations, testing labs, and warehousing, while the 145,000 sq. ft. Harmans/BWI-2 site under development will add 8 GMP suites and expanded cold storage. Together, the campus offers a dynamic environment at the center of Maryland’s biotechnology and research corridor. The Engineer, Automation will provide key support for various manufacturing systems. This will include Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), OSI-PI for Data Historian, IGNITION for data reporting & remote alarms, process equipment such as Single-Use (SU) Bioreactors, SU Chromatography, Purification & Filtration systems, and Other Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems in Manufacturing suites and QC labs. Under the direction of the senior engineers, this role will be responsible for trouble-shooting challenging equipment / automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.) and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMPs. **The Role** * Establish the appropriate controls and administrate the automated and computerized systems * Support of a large-scale capital project to develop and implement automation systems in a new manufacturing area, then continued support of those systems as described throughout the description * Understand and support all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations. Periodically reviews automation documents, preventive
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