Automation Project Lead

Catalyx is seeking a DeltaV Automation Lead who will be responsible for the control system solution for an area within a project ensuring the solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy, standards and user requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

·       Technical ownership for an area in a project

·       Define the S88 software structure and list for the area

·       Develop draft function design specifications for the area

·       Work with system integrators to finalize the functional specifications

·       Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews

·       Working closely with the Project Technical Lead and System Integrator to successfully deliver the project on schedule and budget

·       Collaborate with Program technical offices to ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards

·       Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables in the area (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.)

·       Assist in defining the software components that need to be created or modified

·       Communicate progress, issues, and needs to automation technical lead for the project

·       Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications

·       Develop Parameter and Recipe Specification documents

·       Responding to system integrator technical queries

·       Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software

·       Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance

·       Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses

Requirements

·       BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)

·       8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)

·       Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise

·       5+ years’ experience in DeltaV Batch DCS

·       Preferable previous experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs

·       Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles

·       Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences