Automation Engineer, Automation Systems

This role will initially be in support of the design and delivery phase of the project as a part of the Global Process Automation team. The company is currently creating a state-of-the-art facility that combines research and manufacturing in one location. 
 

Responsibilities:

As the Building Automation System (BAS) Engineer, you will be designing and supporting multiple platforms including building management systems, qualified building management systems, primary and backup monitoring systems, and other site-wide platforms crucial to the manufacturing of medicine. Our facilities have integrated OT and IT integration enabling advanced data collection that will result in safety improvements, increased productivity, and variability reduction. In addition, you will have the following Key Objectives/Deliverables:

· Be a champion for health and safety, diversity/inclusion, ethics, and compliance.

· Partner with Global Facilities Delivery and Architectural and Engineering firms to design, install, and qualify, BAS, Qualified BAS, and other site-wide systems.

· Lead the design of these systems including sequence of operations, user access controls, automated alarm management, data capture and analysis, and operational procedures.

· Lead the integration of these systems into the site data collection and SCADA layer.
 

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science field

· Minimum 3 years of experience in automation or process control

· Experience with Building Automation System (BAS) platforms such as Rockwell Automation, JCI Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell or similar platforms

· Ability for design of the BAS control system
 

Additional Skills/Preferences:

· Knowledge related to ISE S95 principles and IT/Automation integration

· Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP industry

· Experience in Microsoft operating systems, virtual environments, and networking

· General understanding of Air Handling Units (AHU) and Fan Coil Unit (FCU) sequence of operations

· Installation of platform software on virtual servers

· Ability to integrate variable frequency drives to the control system

· Ability to collaborate with mechanical designer on airflow and instrumentation diagrams (AF&ID)

· Ability to interpret control wiring diagrams

· Experience with Rockwell Automation Platforms including FactoryTalk View SCADA and ControlLogix PLC's or other similar Automation technologies
 

Additional Information:

· This position is a global role and both US and OUS travel is expected, but generally not exceeding 10%. There will be opportunities for both short term and long-term assignments outside of Indianapolis.

· Schedule - 8-hour days - Monday through Friday, overtime and some weekend/holiday may be required for project support.