Automation Engineer (DeltaV) - Sequoia Biotech Consulting
Boston, MA
About the Job
Company Description
Sequoia Biotech Consulting is a leading life sciences consultancy, dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale, and quality of life-saving innovations. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, quality experts, and business professionals specializes in optimizing product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing. Additionally, we equip our partners with the tools, knowledge, and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality, and ensure compliance.
For more information, visit www.sequoiabiotech.com/.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate various processes to implement optimal DeltaV configuration changes
- Oversee and assist in the development and review of System Integration Design Specifications for the integration of third-party equipment
- Execute the implementation of application software, device interface and system integration designs
- Lead the development, review and execution of Module, Integration and Customer Acceptance Tests protocols, which cover the testing of the application software, device interface and system integration implementation
- Assist with installation, commissioning and startup, system upgrades, and continued process improvement
- Implement control methodology in DCS, PLC or HMI platforms with a high level of understanding of various programming languages
- Work cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing organizations. May act as a representative in multidisciplinary project teams and present data when necessary
- Provide technical leadership for the execution of projects
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Engineering or a relevant sub-field of engineering
- 5 years of DeltaV programming and testing experience required
- 5-7 years of relevant experience within the biotech industry with proven knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) compliance
- Proficient understanding of analog advanced control and batch control
- Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment in an industrial environment
- Understanding of the control methods, analog and discrete and the critical components to developing sustainable control algorithms
- Demonstrate leadership in loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning support in an industrial environment
- Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications
- Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated, independent, detail-oriented team player with good organization, initiative, and a collaborative attitude is essential
Additional Information
Sequoia offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and company paid life-insurance.
Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.