Automation Engineer III

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
93K-107K Annually
Senior level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Automation Engineer III designs and maintains control systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, manages projects, and ensures compliance with GMP standards.
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Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

   

Summary:

This role is responsible for designing, specifying, and maintaining control systems supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and processes, including aseptic filling operations. This position supports end users in designing, specifying, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading automated control systems and instrumentation, including completion of GMP-related documentation. The Automation Engineer III will lead technical assessments and upgrade projects for automated control systems and instrumentation, including managing projects through to successful completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

  • Design and specify automated control systems.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems.

  • Direct and perform installation of automation hardware and software.

  • Program automated control systems to achieve the functional requirements.

  • Oversee mechanical systems installation and participate in commissioning activities.

  • Provide input for and author URS, FRS, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and SOP documents.

  • Evaluate existing systems for continuous improvement.

  • Provide in-depth technical review of all documents and complete GMP documentation including change controls, data integrity assessments, deviations and CAPAs, and the closing of audit observations.

  • Research new technologies and implement new/upgraded systems.

  • Document changes to systems per change management procedures.

  • Travel between facilities to support all functional areas.

  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].

  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in ChE, EE, IE, ME, CS, or similar discipline or equivalent experience required.

  • Minimum of eight (5 to 8) years of relevant engineering experience including a minimum of 4 years cGMP experience.

  • Well-developed understanding of automation standards (including GAMP).

  • Well-developed ability with control platforms from multiple vendors (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, iFix, Ignition, PI)

  • Strong working knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques, and laboratory compliance

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.

  • Able to work autonomously, drive results, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

The base salary hiring range for this position is $93,360 - $107,280 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA OR APPLYING FOR A JOB IN CALIFORNIA PLEASE READ:For Los Angeles applicants, we abide by the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Learn more about the policy here: https://bca.lacity.gov/fair-chance

Top Skills

Allen Bradley
Automation Standards
Gmp
Ifix
Ignition
MS Office
Pi
Siemens
Wonderware
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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
2,259 Employees

What We Do

PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.

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