Automation Engineer I/Ii / Sr. Automation Engineer I/Ii - Validation

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location: Clayton
Automation Engineer I - Validation
The Automation Engineer I is an entry level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, this person provides automation support for projects or within a specific area or provide validation support for automation projects. The Automation Engineer I can also integrate into a project team. The incumbent is knowledgeable in Automation with the capability to learn specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. He/she supports meeting customer needs and business goals. In addition, he/she will collaborate with other Automation Engineers.
Primary responsibilities:

• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide support in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required. (On-Call)
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Automation Engineer II - Validation
The Automation Engineer II is a junior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, this person provides automation support for projects or within a specific area or provide validation support for automation projects. The Automation Engineer II will also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. He/she meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with other Automation Engineers.
Primary responsibilities:

• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide support in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required. (On-Call)
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Sr. Automation Engineer I - Validation
The Senior Automation Engineer I is a senior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead small scale automation projects, provide automation support within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects. The incumbent can also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The Senior Automation Engineer I meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, he/she supports and collaborates with junior level engineers.
Primary responsibilities:

• Project Management - Proficient at leading small-scale projects, budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, qualifications.
• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide support in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• May support development of standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Sr. Automation Engineer II - Validation
The Senior Automation Engineer II is a senior level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead medium/small scale automation projects, be an automation lead within a specific area, or be the automation validation lead for medium/small scale automation projects. The Senior Automation Engineer II can also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as an SME in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The incumbent will meet customer needs in support of business goals and is expected to collaborate with other Grifols manufacturing sites. In addition, he/she mentors and coaches junior level engineers.
Primary responsibilities:

• Project Management - Expert at leading medium/small scale projects, budget, planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, communication, bid oversight, construction management, routine updates, qualifications.
• Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
• Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
• After hours support may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned/required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Automation Engineer I - Validation
System Technical Skills (Entry Level Knowledge of the following): Emerson DeltaV DCS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Wonderware SCADA - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Schneider BAS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Optel Serialization/Vision Systems - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Instrumentation - Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting; System Documentation - Drawings, FRS, SDD, URS, SOPs; Qualification / Validation - DeltaV, PLC's, Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment; Wincc7.4 SCADA Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Siemens Automation Platform ,PLC/HMI/ Servo Drive - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting; iFIX SCADA,Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Kuka and Staubli Robots Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; and Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.
Process Technical Skills (Entry Level Knowledge of the following): GxP Understanding - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation; Utilities - WFI, CSG, Steam, HVAC, Chillers, Air, Chemical Tank Farm, Water, WWTP, Alcohol/Ethanol; Manufacturing - Fractionation, Purification, CIP, UF, Process, Chromatography; Sterile Filling - Filling, Autoclave, Sterilization Tunnels, Freeze Drying, Pasteurizer, Glass Washer; Packaging - Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Optics; Continual Improvement - Optimize and implement process improvements; Operational support - Provide support for process issues; and, Troubleshooting issues with operational areas and systems.
Automation Engineer II - Validation and Senior Automation Engineer I - Validation:
System Technical Skills (Proficient in the following): Emerson DeltaV DCS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Wonderware SCADA - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Schneider BAS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Optel Serialization/Vision Systems - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Instrumentation - Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting; System Documentation - Drawings, FRS, SDD, URS, SOPs; Qualification / Validation - DeltaV, PLC's, Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment; Wincc7.4 SCADA Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Siemens Automation Platform ,PLC/HMI/ Servo Drive - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting; iFIX SCADA,Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Kuka and Staubli Robots Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; and Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.
Process Technical Skills (Proficient in the following): GxP Understanding - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation; Utilities - WFI, CSG, Steam, HVAC, Chillers, Air, Chemical Tank Farm, Water, WWTP, Alcohol/Ethanol; Manufacturing - Fractionation, Purification, CIP, UF, Process, Chromatography; Sterile Filling - Filling, Autoclave, Sterilization Tunnels, Freeze Drying, Pasteurizer, Glass Washer; Packaging - Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Optics; Continual Improvement - Optimize and implement process improvements; Operational support - Provide support for process issues; and, Troubleshooting issues with operational areas and systems.
Senior Automation Engineer II - Validation:
System Technical Skills (Expert Level): Emerson DeltaV DCS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Wonderware SCADA - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Schneider BAS - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Optel Serialization/Vision Systems - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Instrumentation - Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting; System Documentation - Drawings, FRS, SDD, URS, SOPs; Qualification / Validation - DeltaV, PLC's, Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment; Wincc7.4 SCADA Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Siemens Automation Platform ,PLC/HMI/ Servo Drive - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting; iFIX SCADA,Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Kuka and Staubli Robots Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; and Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.
Process Technical Skills (Expert Level): GxP Understanding - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation; Utilities - WFI, CSG, Steam, HVAC, Chillers, Air, Chemical Tank Farm, Water, WWTP, Alcohol/Ethanol; Manufacturing - Fractionation, Purification, CIP, UF, Process, Chromatography; Sterile Filling - Filling, Autoclave, Sterilization Tunnels, Freeze Drying, Pasteurizer, Glass Washer; Packaging - Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Optics; Continual Improvement - Optimize and implement process improvements; Operational support - Provide support for process issues; and, Troubleshooting issues with operational areas and systems.
Education and Experience requirements by level:
Automation Engineer I - Validation
Master's Degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 0 years of direct experience in Automation Engineering and/or validation or Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 2 years of direct experience in Automation Engineering and/or validation.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Automation Engineer II - Validation
Master's Degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 1 years of direct experience in Automation Engineering and/or validation or Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 3 years of direct experience in automation...