Sr. DeltaV Automation Engineer
Location: Muskegon, MI (Onsite daily)
Please note: We need someone who has developed automation code within DeltaV (Control Modules through to Equipment Modules, Phases and Recipes) and familiar with troubleshooting code errors, not just associates with a background in using DeltaV from on operator perspective.
Per HM: this role entails making changes to software, identifying errors and then testing hence Validation profiles will be disqualified.
Job Summary:
This is an onsite role to help with commissioning efforts of a DeltaV system and mentor other Junior and Intermediate Engineers. The client and the project team have been working very well together with high collaboration, communication, adaptability, and a good sense of camaraderie making the work environment enjoyable and engaging. We’re looking someone who is strong technically but also a great team player, collaborative, and ready to work as “one team”. There is room for continued site support post commissioning as well.
Top Must Have's:
• Strong Process Automation project & commissioning experience with the DeltaV platform in a Pharma/Biotech environment.
• Familiarity with ISA 88, GAMP, cGAMP
• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, C&Q activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the design and integration of DeltaV distributed control systems for client applications and processes.
• Support and take a responsible role in the Project Technical Team
• Develop familiarity with the clients manufacturing DeltaV system standards
• Implement clients DeltaV Automation Standards throughout projects
• Implement best practices from previous projects
• Create Functional Specification (FS) for the client’s pharmaceutical process to describe the functional requirements for the DeltaV system
• Interpret technical Functional Specification (FS) and translate to Detailed Designs and software configuration
• Create Detailed Design Specification (DS/DDS) to be used for DeltaV software configuration
• Responsible for Software Development in DeltaV platform
• Participate in design and code reviews from functional teams.
• Conduct and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning and qualification activities for DeltaV software and equipment
• Support commissioning and qualification activities at client site
• Assist in planning, organizing, monitoring, and oversight of all phases of test automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate requirements gathering for commissioning and qualification activities.
SKILLS
• Proactive mindset.
• Natural problem solver.
• Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration.
• Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation.
• Mentor, guide and support fellow team members.
• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to make the most of available time.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.
• Over 6 years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry