Company

IT

SeniorAutomationEngineer

Bend, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Automation Engineer. Skills: instrumentation, automation concepts, controls design, programming (PLC’s), interface development (HMI’s), Rockwell software, Aveeva PI, SmartSights WIN 911, ISA standards. Serve as primary point of contact and Subject Matter Expert for companies I&C and OT system(s). Identify, analyze, and design improvements to facility and equipment automation and control systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Identify, analyze, and design improvements to facility and equipment automation and control systems; Drive and manage FAT, SAT, commissioning, and installation qualification; Support debug, operational and performance qualification, and handover to operations; Provide automation engineering expertise to support site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) including investigations, CAPA’s, audits, inspections, permits, and other technical requests

Industry & Context.

IT
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Support debug, operational and performance qualification, and handover to operations; Provide automation engineering expertise to support site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) including investigations, CAPA’s, audits, inspections, permits, and other technical requests

Eligibility Requirements

Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance, Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times, Ability to walk between multiple facilities, Must be able to access equipment that requires crouching, bending, reaching overhead and climbing a ladder

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

working knowledge of instrumentation, automation concepts, controls design, programming (PLC’s), and interface development (HMI’s), working knowledge of Rockwell software and all supporting modules (Rockwell FactoryTalk System, FT View, FT AssetCenter, FTLinx, FT Historian, etc. ), Working knowledge of Aveeva PI development and configuration, Working knowledge of SmartSights WIN 911 development and configuration, understanding and demonstrated ability with engineering principles and techniques, Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s, Proficiency in ISA standards and practices for instrumentation, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with clients and coworkers, Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Multitasks and adjusts priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus, Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict, Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate, Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment, Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, Minimum of five (5) years of process instrumentation experience in an engineering role

Nice to Have

Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering disciplines preferred, five (5) years of relevant GMP experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry

What You'll Do.

Serve as primary point of contact and Subject Matter Expert for companies I&C and OT system(s)

and design improvements to facility and equipment automation and control systems

Explore implementation of new automation

and instrumentation technologies

Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as PFD’s

design specifications

Create and modify instrumentation and controls designs

support documentation

Assist in conceptional design of server and network architecture

Develop instrumentation

and automation plans and specifications

and installation qualification

operational and performance qualification

and handover to operations

Provide automation engineering expertise to support site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) including investigations

and other technical requests

and instrumentation oversite as a member of the Engineering Master Specification Team

Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

maintains productive relationships with clients and coworkers; Provide OT, automation, controls, and instrumentation oversite as a member of the Engineering Master Specification Team

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with clients and coworkers

Process & Methodology

Drive and manage FAT, SAT, commissioning, and installation qualification, Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Full Job Description

## Duties and Responsibilities Serve as primary point of contact and Subject Matter Expert for companies I&C and OT system(s) Identify, analyze, and design improvements to facility and equipment automation and control systems Explore implementation of new automation, controls, and instrumentation technologies Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, design specifications, etc. Create and modify instrumentation and controls designs, support documentation, and procedures. Assist in conceptional design of server and network architecture Develop instrumentation, hardware, and automation plans and specifications Drive and manage FAT, SAT, commissioning, and installation qualification Support debug, operational and performance qualification, and handover to operations Provide automation engineering expertise to support site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) including investigations, CAPA’s, audits, inspections, permits, and other technical requests Provide OT, automation, controls, and instrumentation oversite as a member of the Engineering Master Specification Team Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives  ## Required Skills and Abilities Strong working knowledge of instrumentation, automation concepts, controls design, programming (PLC’s), and interface development (HMI’s) Strong working knowledge of Rockwell software and all supporting modules (Rockwell FactoryTalk System, FT View, FT AssetCenter, FTLinx, FT Historian, etc.). Working knowledge of Aveeva PI development and configuration Working knowledge of SmartSights WIN 911 development and configuration Strong understanding and demonstrated ability with engineering principles and techniques Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s Proficiency in ISA standards and practices for instrumentation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Communicates eff

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