Sr Automation Engineer - (Delta V, Biologics, GXP, Manufacturing Experience) - Redmond, WA
Company: Evotec WD
Location: Redmond
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Sr Automation Engineer - (Delta V, Biologics, GXP, Manufacturing
Experience) - Redmond, WAJust-Evotec Biologics is seeking a
motivated Sr. Automation Engineer, PCS that desires a significant
opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. Process
automation is a cornerstone of Just's manufacturing technology.
This role is part of the Automation team in Global MSAT that is
responsible for defining the automation (DeltaV) standards for the
J.POD Manufacturing platform and ensuring alignment across the
J.POD network, as well as providing automation support to
Just-Evotec's manufacturing sites. This includes designing and
implementing creative solutions to complex technical challenges in
helping Just achieve a novel flexible and reconfigurable cGMP
manufacturing facility focused on continuous processing. The
successful candidate will have an advanced proficiency of DeltaV
process control automation (SCADA and DCS) used for bioprocessing
control as well as at least some experience in other automation
platforms (i.e., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, etc.).
Experience working in a GMP environment, change control, and
automation validation in accordance with GAMP5 guidelines is highly
preferred.Travel Requirements & Flexibility:Please note that this
position requires occasional travel to our JEB Toulouse site.
Additionally, some flexibility in working hours will be necessary
to effectively collaborate with our European colleagues across
different time zones.Responsibilities (including but not limited
to):
- Participate in the design and implementation of automation and
process control schemes to advance the state of the JPOD continuous
manufacturing platform including, but not limited to batch
tracking, establishing process control limits, and applying
predictive control algorithms.
- Maintain global validated DeltaV library and define the
governance and global change management for the DeltaV platform to
maintain alignment across the manufacturing network.
- Participate in defining global software development life cycle
(SDLC) and global roadmap for DeltaV.
- Engage with Site MSAT Automation teams to support global and
site objectives.
- Develop or improve detailed specification, qualification
(IQ/OQ/PQ), engineering, SOP, and training documents.
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines, including manufacturing,
process engineering, process development, data scientists, utility
operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to
implement operational improvements.
- Author and execute test scripts or validation protocols.
- Lead or contribute to technical root cause analysis, incident
investigations, and troubleshooting of process control issues.
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites as needed,
specific to process control and automation infrastructure.
- Provide project oversight or drive progress on PAS
implementation projects contracted to 3rd party
suppliers/integrators with some guidance from team lead.Position
Requirements:
- B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science,
Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science
engineering, manufacturing background essential.
- 5+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or
life sciences.
- Strong control system automation background. Design,
installation, programming, and validation of automated processes is
essential.
- Understanding of FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliance.
- Established record of successful project completions employing
proven engineering and project management skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate skills coding in DeltaV.
- Candidate must possess strong focus on quality and attention to
detail.
- Motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal, team, and communication skills are a must
with excellent oral and written communication skills.Additional
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in computer software validation.
- Participation on global teams, Center of Excellence, etc.
- Leverage expertise using GAMP5 risk-based approach when
implementing changes to the validated PAS.
- Authority inspection or audit support involvement.
- Experience with single-use technologies and systems.
- Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wonderware automation
platforms.This job description is intended to describe the general
content of the job, and to identify the essential functions of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities,
or requirements. Because job requirements evolve with the changing
needs of Just-Evotec Biologics business, this description is
subject to change and may be modified at any time, whether formally
or informally.The base pay range for this position at commencement
of employment is expected to be $111,360 to $159,000; Base salary
offered may vary depending on the individual's skills, experience
and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include
discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include
Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability,
company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible
work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and
transportation benefits.Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic
information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.About UsEvotec is a
life science company with a unique business model that delivers on
its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics
and make them available to the patients. The Company's
multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative
technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and
production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical
products. Evotec leverages this "Data-driven R&D Autobahn to
Cures" for proprietary projects and within a network of partners
including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies,
academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders.
Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently
underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology,
as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of
expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned
pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a
portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D
projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec
operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The
Company's 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and
services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence. For
additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on
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