Job Description

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The Automation Engineer provides automation and engineering for the installation, start-up, commissioning, testing, qualification, operation, and maintenance of process and automated equipment and systems within state-of-the-art GMP biopharmaceutical clinical and commercial CMO manufacturing facility.

Non-Negotiable Requirements: 

· 3-10 years of relevant experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing, laboratory, or food manufacturing environment, or equivalently regulated industry is required. 10+ years of experience may be considered a Sr. Automation Engineer. 

· BS degree or equivalent in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls or Electrical Engineering. 

· Ability to successfully complete training on NFPA 70E is required. 

· Requires deep technical knowledge of controls, PLCs, instrumentation and dedicated equipment software/firmware and significant experience in application of those concepts.

· Knowledge and ability in working with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron and other Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI, and Vision Systems. 

· Knowledge of PID control theories and techniques and ability to read and understand P&IDs, sequence of operations.

· Knowledge of ISA, GAMP, ISO, UL508A standards and practices for instrumentation.

· Available for off-shift and/or on-call work, as needed.

· Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

· Previous experience in a CMO and/or sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

· Knowledge of GMP guidelines, experience in generating controlled documents.

· Certification in Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron and other Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI, and Vision Systems. 

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

· Perform automation and instrumentation and control engineering support. This may include start-up of new facility systems and production equipment such as: building automation systems, water for injection systems, clean steam/critical utilities, and advanced aseptic manufacturing equipment (integrated fillers, isolators, lyophilizers, automated loading systems).

· Provide engineering support as part of cross functional teams for current and new product/equipment launches, and ensure issues being resolved and documented.

· Be the SME and support teams and projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and high degree of complexity. Lead functional specification tests supporting automation. Sr. Automation Engineer will have responsibility to lead teams and projects. 

· Generate and review SOPS and specification documents for new equipment. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across various departments on Automation Standards.

· Collaborate with and support other Operations, Tech Services, and Quality teams on the operation and hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and automation control systems used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Sr. Automation Engineers will have responsibility to lead and coach these teams. 

· Adhere to site SOPs during daily activities and project deliverables while maintaining training qualifications.

· Support and collaborate with the Engineering and Maintenance departments as needed. 

· Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work and propose solutions. Sr. Automation Engineers will anticipate issues and recommend solutions. 

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: We offer all employees one (1) paid day of Wellness Time Off (WTO) per quarter to invest in self-care, take some downtime, or whatever you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility! 

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process. 

If you meet the required criteria listed above, GRAM welcomes you to apply today!