Position Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for providing support during engineering and maintenance activities to ensure site GMP, EHS and business objectives are met. This includes designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Parkville site automation systems thought out its life cycle, including development, deployment, administration, maintenance, change control, and decommissioning.
• Maintain GMP automation systems in a current, secure, and validated state in accordance with standards, including all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support site manufacturing, safety, quality, and environmental automation and related information needs.
• Participate on capital project teams to provide automation expertise through all project phases.
• Maintain knowledge of updated and new automation technologies and industry practices.
• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for all assigned automated systems.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using predominantly but not limited to Siemens PCS7 SCADA architecture for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all automation systems comply with GMP regulations and standards.
• Ensure all automation systems comply with Zoetis standards and best practices.
• Lead and manage capital projects from conception through to completion.
• Liaise with contractors and vendors to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation systems, including user manuals, SOPs, technical specifications, functional requirements and validation protocols.
• Provide training and support to production and maintenance staff on the use of automation systems.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar roles.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 and its application in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Experience in Large Scale Bioengineering/Process Engineering (preferred).
• Proficiency in automation software and hardware, including PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMI.
• High competence in Siemens PCS7 platform.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of technical expertise in and experience with computer, electrical, electronics, and instrumentation troubleshooting, problem solving, and maintenance.