Automation Engineer

Title: Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid/Onsite in CA (Vacaville or San Francisco area) or the Philadelphia area Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities / Skills: Provide support in programming, debugging and startup with commonly used automation systems see automation system experience required under System knowledge below Provide support in all aspects of installation, FAT/SAT execution, and commission Responsible for protocol writing and commission execution Ensure all equipment design and installation works to its specification Troubleshoot any diagnostic faults or implications Analyze, track, review, and interpret all progress and future action steps Knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes and equipment. Knowledge of the automation validation concept and its regulatory issues and the federal guidelines (GMPs) governing these issues. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates and clients. Effective oral and written skills demonstrate through technical. System Knowledge: Must be familiar with commonly used programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, etc). Distributed control systems (DeltaV, Taylor MOD 300, Rosemont-Fisher Provox, Bailey, etc.). Building Automation Systems (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, etc.) and other microprocessor-based control systems in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry. Must be familiar with commonly used SCADA (WonderWare, Fix DMACS, Control View, Panel View, etc.) and MES systems (Syncade/Verum, etc.). Must be familiar with commonly used testing (Fluke, Ronan Current Generator, etc.), and calibration devices