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- Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
- Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as:
- The ideal candidate has experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Yokogawa Centum and preferably has experience in SCADA/Historians, specifically within process controls in biopharmaceutical industry.
- Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings.
- Perform programming/ configuration on PLCs, DCS or SCADA/Historians.
- Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms.
- Perform automation/ electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems.
- Familiarity with ISA 88/ 95 Standards for automation.
- Facilitate work efforts with other disciplines such as Process Engineering, Mechanical, Validation, and client's internal stakeholders.
- Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements, Specifications (FRS), SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices.
- Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.
- Experience with, and knowledge of some of the typical Biotechnology processes & peripheral systems is required; Upstream Biotech Processes (Fermentation, Bioreactors, Centrifugation, Thawing), Downstream/ Purification Biotech Processes (chromatography, TFF, DF, NF-MF), Fill & Finish equipment, Media Preparation, CIP/SIP systems, Buffer Preparation, clean utilities (PW, WFI, CS, PS)
- Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes/ action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates.
- Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates.
- Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
- Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
- Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
- Visit construction and installation sites.
- Required to comply with the safety rules including mandatory vaccination policies for COVID-19, where applicable.
- Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated duties.
- Other duties as assigned, based on workload and project requirements.
- Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
- Detailed knowledge of GAMP and its application to large- and small-scale systems.
- Detailed knowledge of data integrity requirements.
- At least 10 years of experience in pharma process automation engineering experience, with at least 8 years' experience respectively in process controls with DCS / SCADA / Historians with upstream or downstream bioprocesses.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, PLC code, DCS code.
- Ability to perform programming/configuration of Emerson DeltaV DCS, Siemens PCS7 etc.
- Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
- Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior employees.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
- Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Automation Engineer - Singapore - PHARMENG TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
Description
Roles & ResponsibilitiesJob Purpose
Supports the Process Automation team (On-site) to work on the design, project execution and commissioning of process systems in the biopharmaceutical industry. This position requires experience relating to Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech. This position will require candidate with leadership skill to lead/ mentor junior engineers, equipment vendors and contractors.
Responsibilities
Feasibility
Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design
Procurement
Construction
Project Monitoring/Governance
Commissioning & Qualification
Qualifications
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Tell employers what skills you haveDCS
Process Automation
Fermentation
GMP
GAMP
Electrical
PLC
Biotechnology
SCADA
AutoCAD
Commissioning
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Troubleshooting
Technical Support