Director of Automation

Job Description

Join a growing team with this exciting new opportunity for a Director of Automation in the Nucleic Acid Solution Division of Agilent Technologies in Colorado. Work in our dynamic, fast paced, API-Biopharma manufacturing environment with the ability to contribute to the growing industry of oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) based therapeutics.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for leading a team of engineering professionals as direct reports and consultants to maintain and operate automation systems for Agilent NASD.

• Leads a team of managers and Engineers for Plant Control System (PCS), Plant SCADA, Distributed Control System (DCS), Delta V, Building Automation System (BAS), and automation/controls systems associated with various independent bioprocessing and process utility skids for new capital install and ongoing support for all NASD Automation.

• Manages automation system obsolescence and upgrade strategies to support NASD operations systems security and reliability.

• Provides direction and mentorship to team for automation/controls troubleshooting, maintenance and continuous improvement, to ensure successful maintenance, install, and start-up of controls systems for GMP manufacturing operations.

• Provide leadership and mentoring for Agilent staff to maintain and improve performance of the team to meet annual and immediate goals and requirements.

• Serves as NASD leader for architecture design and implementation across all controls systems – partnering with IT, manufacturing, engineering, facility management services, EHS, and Enterprise Security to ensure the most reliable and forward-looking design is implemented.

• Own or direct change management documentation by the automation team for capital projects and site support activities. Meet quality requirements for change management activities and schedule commitments.

• Lead budgetary controls and annual budget for automation along with long term master planning for NASD capital projects.

• Serve on the F&E leadership team and serve as the lead contact for NASD with IT and Plant Management, and Quality representatives.

• Responsible for project management of automation/integration design and implementation activities on capital projects. Accountable for project management activities delegated to the automation team members.

• Responsible for Plant Control System Detailed Design Specifications, relevant Change Controls, Data Integrity assurance, and compliance with 21CFR11. Review and provide comments and direction for project design documents as a subject matter expert for automation team members.

• Leads insight into validation activities for development, review and execution of automation life cycle documentation, Factory Acceptance Test, and Site Acceptance Test (FAT/SAT) protocols. Coordinates with validation and quality assurance teams to confirm compliance requirements and adherence.

• Perform job functions and responsibilities independently and with limited direction. Lead others by example.

• Work with above site and on-site IT services to provide end products and provide master level input for system integration.

• Responsible for bringing new and innovative ideas for moving AI, Automation, and other company initiatives with a Growth Mindset.

• Serve as SME for automation, IT integration, Manufacturing Integration, electronic batch records, and BAS for NASD Automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 5+ years experience formally or informally leading people, projects and/or programs

• 15+ years of combined experience with automation/controls in pharma/biopharma and fine chemicals industry

Desired:

• 10+ years of combined experience with Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 and 500 programming, GE iFix SCADA, FactoryTalkView, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and SLC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PanelViews, Allen-Bradley Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Thin Client Thin Manager, Win911 alarm notification software and BMS/BAS system design/install

• Experience with Delta V DCS required

• 7+ years of experience working in a GMP / FDA regulated environment

• Ability to interpret controls drawings along with IT infrastructure support documentation and drawings

• Familiarity with P&IDs, bioprocessing unit operations and associated equipment and implementation of large capital projects

• Experience with specification, procurement, configuration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation including Rosemount, E&H, MicroMotion, MettlerToledo

• Experience with BAS and SCADA design, implementation, and integration with IT/MES

• Experience with integration of pharmaceutical automation applications for cGMP use with above site IT systems and policies.

• Self-motivated, hands-on problem solver with the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams

• Known industry leader in Automation and Controls with the ability to influence

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Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 10, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $234,375.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

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