Automation Engineer – Switzerland Contractor

Automation Engineer

Purpose

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, commissioning, qualification and the reliable and compliant operation of the control system(s)

Responsibilities

•Provide design support for the generation and configuration of the DeltaV system configuration for the following utility and process systems which are monitored and controlled by the DeltaV DCS.
•Black and Clean Utility generation, storage and distribution systems;
•Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning for the classified and non-classified areas within the site manufacturing and utility areas.
•Environmental Monitoring System.
•Compounding and SIP/CIP system.
•Review and approve Automation Requirements, Design, Test, Qualification and Validation documentation.
•Provide guidance and technical direction to the external System Integrator for the generation and testing of the DeltaV DCS software configuration.
•Support software FATs and SATs by approving documents and witnessing
•Support the integrated commissioning of the DeltaV system software, hardware and interfaces to the various process and utility systems listed above.
•Support the 3rd Party Package Unit (PU) integration into the overall Project, including mapping the data interface and data exchanges between DeltaV and the PUs.
•Support the reliable operation of the various control systems by providing hands on support to trouble shoot control system software and hardware issues.
•Support the overall Project Team to collate supporting information to allow timely decisions to be made that will minimize cost, timeline and quality impact on the Project.
•Collaborate with the MES team to facilitate deployment of electronic log books eLogs, and integration with DeltaV.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree or trade qualification in Engineering (Electrical / Chemical / Process Control,or related field).
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work
independently and as part of the Automation team.
•5 to 10 years process control system design and configuration experience (essential).
•5 years (minimum) DeltaV DCS hands on design and configuration experience, (essential).
•Detailed understanding of S88 batch software structure (essential).
•Knowledge of applicable Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practices for automated system, including CFR 21 Part 11, GAMP 5 2nd Edition. (desirable).
•Experience in the Life Sciences Industries (desirable).