Pharmaceutical - Automation Engineer

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and other Consulting services. MMR’s Engineering expertise includes Process, Automation, Facilities engineering. Pharmaceutical expertise includes Oral Solid Dosage, Semi-Solids, Liquid-Dosage (TS and Aseptic), API manufacturing, Biotechnology (Vaccines, Blood Plasma Fractions, Monoclonal Antibodies).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. This position touches each aspect of our client's manufacturing plant and building operation in Petersburg, VA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support for Site Automation Lead in responsibilities for Process Automation System(s) and Building Automation System(s) for manufacturing operations, lab environments/equipment, and office spaces. 
• Provides support for maintenance and troubleshoot computer and networking issues in relation to SCADA and DCS systems.
• Read P&ID, and update functional specifications. 
  
• Assists in remote alarm notifications from various systems, including the setup and modification of equipment alarms, contact escalations, users, and devices.
• Assists in the installation and troubleshooting of flow (Gas and Liquid), temperature, pressure, weight, and analytical (pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and Conductivity) instrumentation.
• Works directly with Quality Assurance and other compliance groups to create, review, and execute validation protocols.
• Supports the administration of the EAM and/or CMMS system.
• Redlines system and process drawings to reflect changes made to wiring, process, and system changes.
• Tune PID loops for various process control variables including temperature, flow, pH, Dissolved Oxygen
• Design, modify, and run reports from electronic systems that provide end users with data for both business and regulatory needs.
• Uses internal quality systems to generate, assess, and close Change Control, Deviation, and CAPA records.
• Supports site Safety Culture and implement plans to reduce risk of identified gaps against EHS SOPs and Standards
• Support site gap assessment against Engineering Standards
• Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training plus 8+ years related experience working on various automation systems
• 5+ years experience within GxP environment
• Must have experience with either Rockwell PLCs. Experience with Scada systems, historians and BAS is also a major asset
• Well-versed in knowledge of ISPE standards; familiarity with ISA symbols and terminology in relation to system loop diagrams and P&ID drawings, preferred
• Some experience using an Enterprise Asset Management system (Maximo) to track and record, track, log the status of work performed.
• Familiarity and ability to work with instrumentation/calibration specialists in support of automation systems.
• Ability to analyze and repair highly complex interconnected automation process control systems, preferred
• Strong understanding of ladder logic, function block, and structured text-based programming in relation to programmable controllers.
  
• Experience working with process historians (Wonderware Historian, iHistorian, Pi, or similar) including administration and processing of live and historical data for trend, alarm, and batch reports, preferred
  
• Experience using collaborative online document editing and cloud storage concepts
• Ability to work within an instrument calibration program and relevant experience calibrating instrumentation is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in groups and explain issues in a clear concise way
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio
• Ability to work on-call rotation for the manufacturing site
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships.
• Strong team working skills across client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.

Send your resume to: recruitment@mmrengineering.com

MMR Consulting is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, etc.  To learn more about MMR, please visit www.MMRengineering.com.

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.