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Automation Lead

  1. North America, United States
Ohio
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  1. CAPEX Projects
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Automation Lead - Pharmaceuticals - 12-Month Contract 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Automation Lead to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.


Primary deliverables of this project:
  • Provide technical oversight of the DeltaV System Integrator, ensuring all Functional Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, and Application Software align with project requirements.
  • Lead or participate in design reviews and application software reviews for DeltaV systems.
  • Serve as the primary interface between Process Engineers and the System Integrator, ensuring seamless integration of process design into automation systems.
  • Perform impact assessments for process design changes on DeltaV application software.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and validation requirements, working closely with the Computer System Validation Engineer.
  • Lead and manage a large automation team during commissioning and qualification activities, providing technical guidance and team oversight.
  • Support commissioning activities, including overseeing FATs and SATs, and drive timely project execution.

Must Have Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with DeltaV batch automation design and distributed control system (DCS) implementation.
  • Strong background in managing large automation teams through design, commissioning, and qualification phases.
  • Expertise in process engineering and GMP compliance for automation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across disciplines.

Nice to have experience:
  • Prior experience as a Automation/Process Engineer.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation systems and integration.
  • Familiarity with Kneat electronic testing systems or equivalent validation tools.
  • Participation in equipment and software FATs
  • Experience in large-scale, capital-intensive biotech facility projects.



If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! 

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