Senior Automation Engineer- Pharmaceutical/Biotech - Superior Controls (California)
Banks Integration Group, a Superior Controls Company, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Automation Engineer who wants to be part of company growth and expansion. We offer great benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside some of the best automation engineers in the industry.
About Us
Banks Integration Group is a fast-paced and dynamic engineering firm, based out of Vacaville, CA. Established in 1994, we work in the Life Sciences industry with nearly every major Pharmaceutical company in Northern California and are now expanding into Southern California. As a process automation system integrator, we design the control system to automate manufacturing processes providing monitoring and control of intricate Life Science applications. In addition to customer and client satisfaction, it is our goal to maintain an environment that will bring out the best in your individual strengths and talents, which in turn allows us to provide our customers with the best solutions.
About the Job
In this role you will be responsible for leading the detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes defining architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects from concept through commissioning phases.
+ Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
+ Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
+ Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
+ Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs.
+ Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work.
+ Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement.
+ Regional travel 10-15%
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
+ Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
+ Other PLC platform experience (GE, Siemens, Modicon)
+ Other SCADA and HMI package experience (iFIX, and Wonderware Archestra System Platform)
+ Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
+ Working knowledge of control system networks, e.g. Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
+ Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processesGMP and validation experience
+ Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
+ Instrumentation experience
+ Must be available for regional travel
+ Outgoing personality, strong leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education & Experience (Required)
+ Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields plus a minimum of five years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
+ Control system validation experience of pharmaceutical/biotech systems is a plus
+ Experience in a lead role required
Check us out at www.banksintegration.com to learn more!
Banks Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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