Repligen
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Repligen, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752
Overview
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.The Senior Automation Controls Engineer will report directly to the Automation Engineering Manager and will be primarily responsible for the design, deployment, and support of advanced automation process control solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes. The successful candidate for this position should be an experienced engineer with a good understanding of industrial automation architecture and implementing technical solutions. This engineer will have responsibility for creation of documentation and the maintenance of that documentation in an ISO regulated plant. The successful candidate will be driven to perform work to quality, and actively work with personnel at all levels of within the organization and directly interface with external customers to meet technical resolution.
Responsibilities
Provide training or presentations on functionality of hardware/software to field applications, service, and customers.
Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and peers
Communicate effectively with engineering staff and cross functional departments.
Provide technical expertise to inform code and documentation review to meet continuous quality improvement goals
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Computers, and SCADA systems.
Program in Allen-Bradley RS 500, 5000, Siemens, DeltaV and Automation Direct PLCs
Experience with developing HMI applications such as iFix, Wonderware System Platform. TIA Portal and Automation Direct Cmore is a plus.
Develop and edit engineering design and manufacturing documents, technical evaluations, and ensure products meet automation standards (21CFR Part 11, GAMP, ISA-88).
Troubleshoot advanced electrical controls (i.e. loop controls, sinking vs sourcing instrumentation, current vs voltage control).
Sound approach to problem solving aligned to business and quality requirements
Generate and execute necessary testing and qualification protocols as related to the overall design and performance of the automated equipment
Align with the Repligen's EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) culture to foster a safe work environment and strive for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
BS in an applicable Engineering discipline with 3+ years' experience as an Automation Engineer.
Strong skills with Ladder Logic, Function Block, Boolean logic with focus on Allen Bradley PLC and I/O technologies; Siemens Platform is a plus..
Strong skills in LAN networking, switches, Industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, data cabling, and Industrial network topology
Experience in developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment
Able to manage time to complete tasks to balance changing priorities to meet multiple project needs
Able to communicate effectively regarding project tasks and escalate issues as appropriate
Able to interact with employees at all levels and cross functionally across multiple departments
PDN-9d55ae6b-b2ae-4815-afed-8c29925a2c80
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.The Senior Automation Controls Engineer will report directly to the Automation Engineering Manager and will be primarily responsible for the design, deployment, and support of advanced automation process control solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes. The successful candidate for this position should be an experienced engineer with a good understanding of industrial automation architecture and implementing technical solutions. This engineer will have responsibility for creation of documentation and the maintenance of that documentation in an ISO regulated plant. The successful candidate will be driven to perform work to quality, and actively work with personnel at all levels of within the organization and directly interface with external customers to meet technical resolution.
Responsibilities
Provide training or presentations on functionality of hardware/software to field applications, service, and customers.
Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and peers
Communicate effectively with engineering staff and cross functional departments.
Provide technical expertise to inform code and documentation review to meet continuous quality improvement goals
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Computers, and SCADA systems.
Program in Allen-Bradley RS 500, 5000, Siemens, DeltaV and Automation Direct PLCs
Experience with developing HMI applications such as iFix, Wonderware System Platform. TIA Portal and Automation Direct Cmore is a plus.
Develop and edit engineering design and manufacturing documents, technical evaluations, and ensure products meet automation standards (21CFR Part 11, GAMP, ISA-88).
Troubleshoot advanced electrical controls (i.e. loop controls, sinking vs sourcing instrumentation, current vs voltage control).
Sound approach to problem solving aligned to business and quality requirements
Generate and execute necessary testing and qualification protocols as related to the overall design and performance of the automated equipment
Align with the Repligen's EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) culture to foster a safe work environment and strive for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
BS in an applicable Engineering discipline with 3+ years' experience as an Automation Engineer.
Strong skills with Ladder Logic, Function Block, Boolean logic with focus on Allen Bradley PLC and I/O technologies; Siemens Platform is a plus..
Strong skills in LAN networking, switches, Industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, data cabling, and Industrial network topology
Experience in developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment
Able to manage time to complete tasks to balance changing priorities to meet multiple project needs
Able to communicate effectively regarding project tasks and escalate issues as appropriate
Able to interact with employees at all levels and cross functionally across multiple departments
PDN-9d55ae6b-b2ae-4815-afed-8c29925a2c80