Automation Technician-Vaccines

Automation Technician-Vaccines

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical area preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years in automation and electro-mechanical engineering background and experience.
• Must have proven experience with the following automation service activities including:
• Understand Piping/Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Read, troubleshoot and repair hard-wired control systems using schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting is required.
• The ability to make logical repair decisions.
• Comfortable working around industrial and commercial equipment
• The ability to work safely with electricity ranging from 120VAC-480VAC
• Knowledgeable with pneumatic, hydraulic and steam control systems
• Capable of troubleshooting, online and offline programming and configuring PLC ladder logic and HMI/ SCADA database and screens
• Capable of troubleshooting and configuring automation network systems
• Knowledgeable of field instrumentation including transmitters, actuators and signal converters
• Knowledgeable of IT/IS systems and equipment, NEC classifications and NEMA ratings
• Comfortable with the use of hand tools and measuring equipment
• Ability to use and navigate windows software
• Must have proven experience in hands-on programming and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) such as the following manufacturers hardware and software products: Hardware: Rockwell: PLCs, Panelview OITs, Emerson: DeltaV, Siemens: Simatic, Schneider Electric, Network protocols including Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC, Allen Bradley DH+/DH485, and DNET, Metasys N1, N2, Software: Emerson Intellution: iFix, Aveva: unified galaxy, Emerson: DeltaV, Rockwell: Studio 5000, Factory Talk view, Siemens: WinCC
• Familiar with local and federal code requirements such as FDA CFR, NFPA/ NEC, OSHA, DEP, EPA and industry standards & guidelines including ISA, ISPE, GAMP5.
• Familiar with process and utility equipment such as fermentation, purification, clean steam generators, Water For Injection (WFI), Clean/ Sterilize In Place systems (CIP/ SIP) systems, Building HVAC controls, and water/wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support of all automated process control systems used in licensed manufacturing (including dedicated clean utilities) of the building that the Automation Site Support Manager has been assigned to.
• Be the Automation Site Support interface with Operations personnel, QA Compliance, Information Systems, Engineering, Maintenance and the site wide Automation Support technicians.
• Exhibit strong customer service and in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and equipment used in biotech/ pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems.
• Support the highly complex automated systems installed in the new and existing manufacturing facilities, security and its support systems.
• Provide hands-on support of automated system in manufacturing, troubleshooting of automated process equipment and process systems, aiding in the investigation of process deviations and providing expertise for process evaluation.
• Provide improved response time to failures in manufacturing and implement site automation standard procedures and Global Engineering Practices.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.