Automation Engineer

Job Title: DeltaV Automation Engineer Location: Devans, MA Type: Contract Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients with serious illnesses. Responsibilities

Support designing and maintaining Process Automation Systems Hardware, Building Automation and/or PLC controlled systems in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA.

Work as a contributing team member of the operations team to design, construct, qualify, startup, and operate the Devens facility. This team will make all preparations leading to a fully compliant, safe and licensed manufacturing facility.

Provide site operations support and day to day management for the manufacturing systems.

Review and audit automation systems design and procurement by A and E firms.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering such as normally attained through studies resulting in a BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or an Associate Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation.

Specific technical skills including a minimum of 2 years in engineering (with BS degree) or 6 years in instrumentation (with Associate Degree) experience designing, installing, start-up and troubleshooting process automation system software and hardware. Practical experience with large scale distributed control systems required. Troubleshooting foundation fieldbus networks, and DeviceNet segments.

DCS and PLC based experience, preferably gained in the pharmaceutical industry, including PLC (AB Control Logix preferred), Delta Controls and DeltaV experience. Understanding of Ethernet networks, Modbus TCP and Ethernet IP. Knowledgeable with IO infrastructures – Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Profibus. Capable of troubleshooting and preforming diagnostics of the bus IO systems.

The use of a multimeter and oscilloscope during the checkout of different segments.

Familiar with construction techniques and automation system hardware installation practices. Able to work with construction personnel in the field during I & C installation providing technical support and startup during the automation system hardware installation.

Experience working on the floor in a manufacturing process environment required, preferably in chemical or biotechnology.

Experience with large scale cell culture, chromatography, and membrane filtration unit operations desirable.

Ability to troubleshoot Ethernet network and Variable Frequency Drives through the DeviceNet networks, understanding of engineering documentation such as P& IDs, process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures. Ability to read and follow and electrical diagram or schematic.

Position requires 100% on site presence.

Position also requires availability to be “on call” off shift hours, based on a rotating schedule, to support manufacturing operations.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.