Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.
Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.
SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER
(AUTOMATION, INFORMATION & OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS)The ideal candidate is a tech savvy professional with a proven track record in the SDLC (system development life cycle) of automated computer systems within biopharmaceutical environments. Due to our unique approach in meeting the demands of our customers, we are pursuing both individuals that can join our team long term as well as SMEs (subject matter experts) that would like to join us on a consulting basis.
SUMMARY
This position will primarily be involved in the specification, design, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and data historians (OSI PI). As part of an internal project team or supporting a client at their site, this role will interact with cross-functional groups to propose and assess modifications to equipment and processes to improve the efficiency of the operations to include preparing and executing engineering documentation, operating/maintenance procedures, commissioning and validation test plans for multiple process and utility systems.
OVERVIEW
Special project to increase production capabilities of vaccine. Details below:
- Implementation of DeltaV Batch system utilizing the PCSD libraries and DeltaV Live.
- Full lifecycle activities to include, but not limited to the development of software design specifications, participating in design workshops, configuration, testing, SFATs, skid vendor FATs, and site commissioning.
DURATION
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- The work can be performed remotely with the exception of the start-up commissioning phase.
- Expenses will be reimbursed at cost.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 + years in control systems design and implementation. Preferably a broad technical base of experience in the SDLC of automated systems (process controls, MES, and/or data management).
- S88 Batch experience required.
- Good process knowledge and a thorough understanding of engineering documents, process control (to include PLC/DCS/SCADA), networks, control systems and application engineering.
- Working knowledge of structured methodologies for manufacturing systems such as programming skills. Experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or the Allen Bradley family of controller and interfaces are strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or similar FDA regulated industry is preferred along with experience in the development and execution of test plans, IQ, OQ, PQ validation protocols for new or upgraded integrated factory floor systems.
Valspec offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.
