Associate Engineer, Automation - Boehringer Ingelheim
Fremont, CA
About the Job
Description
The Engineer, Automation is responsible for delivering and maintaining automation-based systems and solutions which provide for flexible, innovative, cost effective, compliant and quality-focused manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals. The incumbent will provide Automation support to the daily operations and continuous improvement for the Pilot Plant, Bulk Manufacturing, Filling, Assembly, Packaging, Utilities, Facilities and other DCS and PLC Automated Equipment and Control Systems on a GMP regulated environment. Other responsibilities include implementation of technical changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervision of modifications done by outside vendors, including development of specifications and testing documentation, and participation in Capital equipment and automation projects projects with guidance from project leads. The Engineer will participate in a rotating after-hour on call program. Experience in the configuration, support and testing of one or more of the following systems is required: Delta V DCS, Siemens BMS, SCADA/PLC control systems, and/or OSI PI. Other Automated Control Systems to be supported includes Simatic and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision Systems, Sick Sensors, and Serialization (Track and Trace) systems.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Automation Projects and CapEx:
• Participates and executes automation based projects and solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including determination and delivery on cost, time and quality to ensure the sustained production, successful product launches and customer satisfaction. These projects may be new facilities and/or retrofit of existing
• Supports the validation of automation systems with the qualification and validation functions
• Provides technical support to projects in support of the BI Capital Plan.
Provides technical expertise:
• Automation technical knowledge for troubleshooting, investigations and training.
• Automation system hardware and software support, including installation
• Automation system design for data integrity, stability and interface between different systems
• Ensuring effective maintenance and availability of automation equipment
• Implementing automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
Optimization and compliance:
• Responsible for technical optimization of the automation systems
• Creation, modification, and maintenance of automation system and documentation, including automation specification documents and SOPs, in a compliant state
• Contributes to, supports, and leads BPE/MPE activities to ensure a continuous optimization process
Global Engineering Network for automation and standardization:
• Utilizes best practices of automation technical standards and procedures locally.
• Participates in project reviews
Cross-functional liaison:
• Interfaces with Manufacturing, Process Science, QA, and Contract Engineering/Vendor firms to develop User Requirements and Functional Requirements Specifications.
• Adheres to safety related company and regulatory standards.
Requirements
+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Science or Engineering, preferably computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, is required.
+ At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
+ Subject matter expert in the implementation and support of automation systems.
+ Working knowledge of the process equipment, instrumentation, and/or computerized systems typically applied to biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
+ General understanding of functions supporting biopharmaceutical or other high-tech manufacturing.
+ Ability to effectively participate with cross-functional teams in the implementation of sustainable automation solutions.
+ Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
+ Detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong technical writing and presentation skills
+ Ability to be flexible and manage change
+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively
+ Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities, and drive to opportunities to realization
+ Good knowledge of economic relations and business needs.
+ Ability to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary project groups and deal with customers and suppliers.
+ Good understanding of legal and regulatory aspects within biopharmaceutical business and EHS.
Compensation: This position offers a base salary typically between $83,000 and $115,000. There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Engineer, Automation is responsible for delivering and maintaining automation-based systems and solutions which provide for flexible, innovative, cost effective, compliant and quality-focused manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals. The incumbent will provide Automation support to the daily operations and continuous improvement for the Pilot Plant, Bulk Manufacturing, Filling, Assembly, Packaging, Utilities, Facilities and other DCS and PLC Automated Equipment and Control Systems on a GMP regulated environment. Other responsibilities include implementation of technical changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervision of modifications done by outside vendors, including development of specifications and testing documentation, and participation in Capital equipment and automation projects projects with guidance from project leads. The Engineer will participate in a rotating after-hour on call program. Experience in the configuration, support and testing of one or more of the following systems is required: Delta V DCS, Siemens BMS, SCADA/PLC control systems, and/or OSI PI. Other Automated Control Systems to be supported includes Simatic and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision Systems, Sick Sensors, and Serialization (Track and Trace) systems.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Automation Projects and CapEx:
• Participates and executes automation based projects and solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including determination and delivery on cost, time and quality to ensure the sustained production, successful product launches and customer satisfaction. These projects may be new facilities and/or retrofit of existing
• Supports the validation of automation systems with the qualification and validation functions
• Provides technical support to projects in support of the BI Capital Plan.
Provides technical expertise:
• Automation technical knowledge for troubleshooting, investigations and training.
• Automation system hardware and software support, including installation
• Automation system design for data integrity, stability and interface between different systems
• Ensuring effective maintenance and availability of automation equipment
• Implementing automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
Optimization and compliance:
• Responsible for technical optimization of the automation systems
• Creation, modification, and maintenance of automation system and documentation, including automation specification documents and SOPs, in a compliant state
• Contributes to, supports, and leads BPE/MPE activities to ensure a continuous optimization process
Global Engineering Network for automation and standardization:
• Utilizes best practices of automation technical standards and procedures locally.
• Participates in project reviews
Cross-functional liaison:
• Interfaces with Manufacturing, Process Science, QA, and Contract Engineering/Vendor firms to develop User Requirements and Functional Requirements Specifications.
• Adheres to safety related company and regulatory standards.
Requirements
+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Science or Engineering, preferably computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, is required.
+ At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
+ Subject matter expert in the implementation and support of automation systems.
+ Working knowledge of the process equipment, instrumentation, and/or computerized systems typically applied to biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
+ General understanding of functions supporting biopharmaceutical or other high-tech manufacturing.
+ Ability to effectively participate with cross-functional teams in the implementation of sustainable automation solutions.
+ Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
+ Detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong technical writing and presentation skills
+ Ability to be flexible and manage change
+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively
+ Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities, and drive to opportunities to realization
+ Good knowledge of economic relations and business needs.
+ Ability to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary project groups and deal with customers and suppliers.
+ Good understanding of legal and regulatory aspects within biopharmaceutical business and EHS.
Compensation: This position offers a base salary typically between $83,000 and $115,000. There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Source : Boehringer Ingelheim
