Process Automation Engineer

Job Title: Process Automation Engineer

Duration: 24 months’ extendable contract

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Type of Position: Only on W2 basis

Note:
• ***99%+ on-site position**
• *Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8am - 5:00pm
• *Must be willing to be on call - After hours support once every 4 weeks (Manufacturing calls that come in, resolve any issues that come up) - 1 call per week that their own (call is 2 hours)

Description
• Client is seeking an External Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks, California to augment our MCS F&E Automation team.
• This role will support ongoing biological processes by updating, maintaining, and improving DeltaV automation systems, and providing critical site support.
• The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary communication and collaboration, and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in cross-functional teams is critical for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering or Biotech Engineering.
• Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing process control strategies for New Product Introduction and New Technology Deployment for Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance Plant Operations.
• Direct knowledge of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems such as media, harvest, bioreactors, chromatography, vial filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and integrating various OEM automation software.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvements resulting in enhanced safety, system reliability, and productivity (e.g. cycle times, and reduced plant utilities usage etc.) related to Drug Substance Plant Operations.
• 5+ years’ combined experience with the following:
• Emerson Delta-V DCS system
• Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
• Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience.
• Process Control Network design including network segregation
• Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation and ability to perform advanced troubleshooting activities with Client IS.
• System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies.
• Compliance and regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP.

The pay rate ranges from $45/hr - $49/hr on W2

Regards

Satya S

Sr. Operations Manager

Phone #: 408-755-3025

Satyanathan.s@acldigital.com