Job Description
About This Role
The Automation Engineer II provides 24/7 process controls/automation technical site support to the Biogen 900 Davis drive, NC manufacturing site. In addition, this role manages multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the site from initial conception to final closure. The Automation Engineer II prioritizes between supporting the site and managing their assigned projects and tasks.
What You’ll Do
- Design, configure and support Wonderware and Rockwell software for small to medium process improvements and tech transfer configurations.
- Troubleshoot Wonderware and Rockwell Software and Hardware.
- Collaboration/Communication with multiple groups and stakeholders regarding project/product design, project planning and troubleshooting.
- Ownership of automation change control process and validation packages.
- GMP documentation updates – Design Document & Functional Specifications.
- Build and execute automation test protocols.
Who You Are
A self- starter and self-motivated individual who drives results and leads change. You are very organized and thrive working in a dynamic environment where strong technical knowledge and execution are required. You love and are interested in using software design, configuration, validation and implementation to resolve complicated manufacturing problems. You enjoy solving problems through collaboration and working on small to medium size projects start to finish.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 0 – 2 yrs experience in the Biotech industry.
- General programming experience.
- Some knowledge of Wonderware and Rockwell control systems.
- Some knowledge of cGMP and GAMP guidelines.
- Good communication, organization and planning skills.
- Comfortable collaborating with various teams – manufacturing engineering, quality, etc.
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Top Skills
What We Do
Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics.
With approximately 7000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Zug, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Denmark. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
For more information, please visit www.biogen.com. Follow us on social media – Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
