Validation Automation Engineer

Validation Automation Engineer

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Location: Clayton

Senior Automation Engineer I - Validation

The Senior Automation Engineer I is a senior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead small scale automation projects, provide automation support within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects. The incumbent can also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The Senior Automation Engineer I meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, he/she supports and collaborates with junior level engineers.

Primary responsibilities:

• Project Management - Proficient at leading small-scale projects, budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, qualifications.
• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide support in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• May support development of standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Senior Automation Engineer II - Validation

The Senior Automation Engineer II is a senior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead medium/small scale automation projects, be an automation lead within a specific area, or be the automation validation lead for medium/small scale automation projects. The Senior Automation Engineer II can also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as an SME in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The incumbent will meet customer needs in support of business goals and is expected to collaborate with other Grifols manufacturing sites. In addition, he/she mentors and coaches junior level engineers.

Primary responsibilities:

• Project Management - Expert at leading medium/small scale projects, budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, qualifications.
• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Principal Automation Engineer - Validation

The Principal Automation Engineer is a senior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead large scale automation projects, be an automation lead within a specific area, or be the automation validation lead for large scale automation projects. He/she is recognized as an SME in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The Principal Automation Engineer meets customer needs in support of business goals and is expected to collaborate with other Grifols manufacturing sites. In addition, he/she mentors and coaches junior level engineers.

Primary responsibilities:

• Project Management - Expert at leading large scale projects, budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, qualifications.
• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• If assigned as Area lead; Provide support for process issues, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, system administration, and providing point of contact to Operations personnel.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Supervision (May be required): Supervise other Automation engineers or staff. Maintains accountability; Oversee employee career path, training plan, performance evaluation, and development opportunities; Coaches, counsels, manages and directs personnel in appropriate assignments relative to priorities, sense of urgency and utilization of skill sets. Performs resource planning for the group; Frequently interacts cross-functionally with peer managers. Normally requires the ability to resolve conflict and work out solutions between groups; and, Communicates higher level decisions/vision in the context of how it matters to the employees.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required. (On-Call)
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Senior Automation Engineer I - Validation:

System Technical Skills (Proficient in the following): Emerson DeltaV DCS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Wonderware SCADA - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Schneider BAS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Optel Serialization/Vision Systems - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Instrumentation - Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting; System Documentation- Drawings, FRS, SDD, URS, SOPs; Qualification / Validation - DeltaV, PLC's, Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment; Wincc7.4 SCADA Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Siemens Automation Platform ,PLC/HMI/ Servo Drive - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting; iFIX SCADA, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Kuka and Staubli Robots Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; and Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.

Process Technical Skills (Proficient in the following): GxP Understanding - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation; Utilities - WFI, CSG, Steam, HVAC, Chillers, Air, Chemical Tank Farm, Water, WWTP, Alcohol/Ethanol; Manufacturing - Fractionation, Purification, CIP, UF, Process, Chromatography; Sterile Filling - Filling, Autoclave, Sterilization Tunnels, Freeze Drying, Pasteurizer, Glass Washer; Packaging- Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Optics; Continual Improvement - Optimize and implement process improvements; Operational support - Provide support for process issues; and, Troubleshooting issues with operational areas and systems.

Senior Automation Engineer II - Validation:

System Technical Skills (Expert Level): Emerson DeltaV DCS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Wonderware SCADA - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Schneider BA