Senior Automation Engineer

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team.

This is an onsite role, located in Stouffville Ontario.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Performs specialized activities related to design, commissioning, performance improvement, and troubleshooting of computer control assisted processing equipment.
• Provides and develops design / approval of hardware, software, and controls for computer assisted equipment.
• Evaluate / implement process control, process monitoring, data acquisition and other support requirements for manufacturing.
• Implements software / hardware changes and upgrades, understands impact of actions to Manufacturing and Facilities and process.
• Implements modification / change control procedures and protocols.
• Programs PLC and HMI application for automated process equipment, capable of troubleshooting and demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
• Development of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Preventive Maintenance (PM’s), and calibration forms.
• Provide support to the calibration group and assist with the existing calibration program when required.
• Provide support to Project Engineers regarding related departmental activities specifically to process control and automation.
• Provide project management for all assigned projects and assignments.
• Prepare detailed capital project requests, equipment procurement specifications and vendor’s contracts as per overall guidelines.
• Coordinate with vendor for inspection and testing of new equipment, supervises the installation and commission of equipment.
• Provide all necessary inputs to the Qualifications Group for IQ / OQ / PQ of new equipment and facility.
• As the responsibility of a Computer System Validation (CSV) administrator, ensure the system is operating as per qualified requirements and maintained in a robust state while conforming to our change management system.
• To meet all deadlines associated with projects as directed, including all reports and documentation as directed.
• To keep the Director of Engineering up-to-date on project schedules.
• To conform to the principles of cGMP and to conform to all relevant departmental and other company standard operating procedures.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values and demonstrates a strong and visible support of our values.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical / Electrical Engineering, or Technologist
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the design / build / programming troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems.
• Professional Engineer licensed or in the process of being licensed
• Familiar with GMP, FDA, ISO requirements and Validation concepts and protocols.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills; must have proven hands on experience in PLC / HMI logic programming and troubleshooting systems in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of process control and machine automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of cGMP software quality system principles and sanitary equipment design requirements.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software. Cad design would be an added benefit.
• Strong communication skills.
30+ days ago