Automation and Controls Engineer - Indivior

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Title:Controls Engineer

Reports To:Principal Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD) and serious mental illnesses. The name is the blend of the words individual and endeavor, and the tagline “Focus on you” makes the company’s commitment clear. It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction and mental illness.

Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. The Indivior logo radiates its patient-focused, holistic focus on expanding access to quality treatment for addiction worldwide. Building on its global portfolio of opioid use disorder treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controls Engineer is a technical resource to the engineering, maintenance, validation and operations departments, to meet all regulatory and Company specific policy requirements and objectives, and to improve plant efficiency, capacity, capability and modernization.  This person is responsible for the research, development, design, layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and improvement of all manufacturing control systems, including the Building Management System (BMS), HVAC, and Utility Control Systems.  The position is also responsible for implementing improvements to increase equipment efficiency and prevent obsolescence, as well as ensuring the validated state of all applicable equipment, systems and facilities.  This position will maintain compliance with all company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and local government regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervise outside contractors and consultants.
• Maintain all equipment controls and electrical distribution systems.
• Implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency and prevent equipment obsolescence.
• Manage capital projects for HVAC, clean & black utilities, and production equipment controls.
• Together with maintenance, troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment and system controls.
• Rebuild, upgrade, and modernize production operations and facilities, installing and overseeing startup of new machinery, systems, and support equipment.
• Conceptualize projects and evaluate feasibility and cost benefit to prepare detailed analysis, project timelines, and CAPEX requests. Ensure assigned projects are completed on schedule and within approved budget.
• Maintain the validated state of all applicable equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain the Building Management System (BMS)
• Develop positive working relationships with key vendors for technical support and assistance.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of various vendors for potential installations and/or projects to eliminate conflicts and ensure compliance with all SOPs, safety rules, and cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and local government regulations.
• Prepare and/or review electrical, mechanical, HVAC and controls specifications for projects.
• Ensure processes and products are in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.   Oversee those processes are in CGMP compliance and establish systems that identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change to improve process effectiveness to heighten quality. Develop knowledge of and understand regulatory requirements such as 21CFR Parts 210 and 211, cGMP’s, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics.
• Basic understanding of analytical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills, good organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills to interface with other departments.
• Available 24/7 for maintenance support through shared call-in responsibility and/or remote systems access.

BENEFITS:

Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes:

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions discount and profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay
• U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flex Spending options
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leverage Concierge/personal assistance services
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home coverage
• Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts
• Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined.  The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled