Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Automation Engineer
Bloomington, Indiana, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Process ImprovementSystems EngineeringPLCControlsGMPCommunicationWritingSCADA
About the role
- Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market.
- Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.
- As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.
Responsibilities
- Lead various aspects of support needed in the design, development, and implementation of the site process automation and controls systems
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs
- Identify and drive improvement opportunities for equipment, instrument, and process optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction through automation technologies and lead initiatives to implement projects
- Lead the deployment of the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including the design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation, and implementation of systems
- Troubleshoot automation and controls systems issues, conduct root causes analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations
- These engineers ensure efficient, quality, functional, and compliant process automation systems and supports engineering systems, capital projects, technical services, and plant support, as applicable.
- Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Requirements
- Work experience in process automation and controls systems (including programming PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems) in pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environments
- Experience in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Experience in Ignition SCADA/HMI
- Knowledge of coding in Rockwell and Siemens (PLCs and HMIs)
- Knowledge of automation and controls hardware and software systems
- Ability to prioritize projects and workload
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs overhead
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
Nice to have
- or HS diploma/GED and 10+ years of relevant experience
Benefits
- Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
- Day One Benefits
- Medical & Dental Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Spouse Life Insurance
- Child Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Time Off Program
- Paid Parental Leave and more
- Adoption Reimbursement Program
- Education Assistance Program
Company info
- With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
- While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.
- We are looking for Automation Engineers (level depends on experience) that are responsible for leading the identification, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of process automation and controls systems in pharmaceutical processing, packaging, and facilities.
Equal opportunity
- Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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