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The Automation Engineer II is part of the Custom Engineering organization located in Pune and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
What you’ll do
- Understand customer requirements, P&IDs, URS, required international standards compliances and accordingly Design, develop, configure, test, and commission automation solutions for Cytiva bioprocess systems (chromatography, filtration, TFF, single-use mixers etc.) that combine UNICORN system control software with Rockwell Automation PLC hardware and programming environments, in compliance with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and S88 standards.
- Have ability or readiness to learn to write/analyze technical proposals and costing. Utilize Instrumentation and automation detailed design engineering, Instrument Configuration and Calibration, prepare project schedules, loop diagrams, Instrument Index, cable schedules, Instrument Hookup drawings, Automation architecture, component selection, Control panel specifications, IO List preparation, Wiring Drawing verification, GA verification, etc.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers, end users, project managers and other engineers to achieve elegant solutions. Perform testing, commissioning, and complete execution of all Instrumentation and Automation components in their project meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Providing training to users.
- Perform UNICORN (Cytiva product) Configuration & Method Development; Rockwell PLC Development, Produce the Rockwell/UNICORN documentation set. Perform PLC/DCS/SCADA Automation Software testing, be able to debug and optimize code, write efficient coding as per best practices and have very good hand-on experience on Siemens platform. Should know about GAMP 5 and ERES compliance requirements. Should support product life cycle management and understand product obsolescence. Well versed with ISA and IEC standards, wiring rules and other standards.
Should be a good problem Solver.
Who you are
- BE Instrumentation/Electrical/E& TC/Computer Science or equivalent. A higher degree or secondary degree in a related subject would be an advantage. Experience of project engineering / project management of equipment used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing with relevant experience and knowledge to perform commissioning support on a filtration, separation, and purification system/equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- A minimum of 6+ years post qualification experience in Automation or similar position. Experience within the biopharmaceutical market is added advantage. Factory test work and/or site work experience.
Travel Requirements:
- Willing to travel up to 25% of time for project follow up, inspection, SAT, troubleshooting at customer site.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, or Computer Science, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in automation or a similar position
- Experience with project engineering or project management of equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Knowledge and experience supporting commissioning of filtration, separation, and purification systems or equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Factory test and/or site work experience
- Experience with biopharmaceutical markets
- Experience with UNICORN system control software
- Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC hardware and programming environments
- Hands-on experience with Siemens platforms
- Knowledge of GAMP 5 and electronic records and electronic signatures compliance requirements
- Knowledge of ISA, IEC, wiring, and related international standards
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
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