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Automation Engineer

  1. North America, United States
Barceloneta
  1. Contract
Competitive
  1. Life Sciences
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Automation Engineer - Puerto Rico - 12-month contract

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Barceloneta. Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, the client is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:
  • Take technical ownership of a defined area within the project, ensuring successful delivery of automation solutions.
  • Define the S88 software structure and control list for your area.
  • Draft initial functional design specifications and collaborate with system integrators to finalise them.
  • Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Work closely with the Project Technical Lead and System Integrator to keep the project on track and within budget.
  • Coordinate with program technical offices to ensure automation solutions align with overall program standards and philosophy.
  • Ensure consistency across automation deliverables, including requirements, control strategies, phases, and recipes.
  • Help define software components that need to be developed or modified.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to the project’s automation technical lead.
  • Review and approve functional requirements and specifications.
  • Develop parameter and recipe specification documents.
  • Respond to technical queries from system integrators and identify any remediation needed in process control software.
  • Log and track issues post-software acceptance using issue tracking tools.
  • Identify and assess technical risks specific to your area and plan appropriate responses.
  • Maintain compliance with all required training and documentation standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Automation experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in API or bulk manufacturing.
  • Proven track record working on large-scale pharmaceutical automation projects.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Deep understanding of GMP regulations, industry standards, and computer system validation principles.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
If this role is of interest, please apply now!

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