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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing automation systems within pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on PLC programming, SCADA systems, and compliance with GMP and FDA regulations. Proven ability to lead automation projects from conception to commissioning while ensuring adherence to industry standards and effective troubleshooting of complex automation issues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingSCADA SystemsGMP ComplianceAutomation Project ManagementISA-88 and ISA-95 Standards
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Hard Skills
Automation Systems ManagementDCS ProgrammingInstrumentation TroubleshootingAutomation Life-Cycle ManagementValidation Processes (IQ, OQ, PQ)Automation Infrastructure ImplementationFactory Acceptance TestingSite Acceptance TestingChange-Control ProcessesTechnical Specification Development
Soft Skills
Vendor ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Building Management Systems (BMS)Process Control Systems (PCS)Energy Management Systems (EMS)Manufacturing Software ProgramsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology SectorCGMPFDA RegulationsGAMP Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage on-site industrial controls systems, including BMS, PMS, EMS, PCS infrastructure, and RLAN IT/OT architecture
- Gatekeep standards for new system architecture design
- Support installation of building automation, data, process control, DCS, and utility PLC systems
- Maintain the site-wide Automation master plan
- Manage life-cycle and change-control processes for automation control systems
- Support maintenance teams with instrumentation and control-system troubleshooting
- Develop training programs for instrumentation and control systems
- Manage vendors and consultants and ensure technical specifications and contract requirements are met
- Apply relevant developments in instrumentation, control technology, and standards
- Interface with users, peers, and management to integrate local and corporate standards
- Provide technical expertise during regulatory audits
- Author, review, revise, or approve SOPs
- Support automation infrastructure implementation from conception through completion
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for automation systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field is required
- 6 years managing automation systems experience in automation engineering, particularly in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors is required
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems in a GMP environment
- Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, DCS, and other automation technologies
- Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, and GAMP standards
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, cGMP, and relevant pharmaceutical-industry guidelines
- Experience leading and managing automation projects from concept through commissioning, within timelines and budgets
- Understanding of IQ, OQ, and PQ validation processes
- Ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions
- Basic understanding of IT/OT digital concepts and integration of EMS, DCS, PCS, and BMS
- Automation systems life-cycle management experience
- Project management skills
- Experience implementing, testing, and qualifying automation for large-scale projects
- Proficiency in English, written and oral
- Computer proficiency with email, internet/online training, Microsoft Word and Excel, and manufacturing software programs
- Demonstrated commitment to Zoetis Core Beliefs and Mission Elements
- Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours and overtime as needed
- Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long periods; perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; reach above shoulder level; bend/stoop; kneel; push/pull; handle/grip frequently; and lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
- Must use required personal protective equipment
- Must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis; sponsorship may be considered at Zoetis’s discretion
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full-time regular colleague position
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employment
- Potential employment sponsorship consideration for nonimmigrant status, subject to Zoetis discretion