Executive Automation

Job Description:

The Automation Executive will be responsible for design/review, implementing, and maintaining Process Automation Systems (PAS), PLC, and SCADA systems, including key components such as virtualization, historian, DCS, RIO, OPC-UA, Profinet, and Serial communication. Will be responsible for coordinating with vendors to ensure the seamless integration of various equipment with the PAS. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders (external & internal) to facilitate equipment integration, while ensuring that all automation processes align with performance, quality, and regulatory standards. Ensuring all manufacturing activities at FLPL in Hyderabad, India, comply with SOPs, cGMP standards, Ferring Quality requirements, Safety and regulatory expectations.

REQUIRED (Absolute criteria)

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field

Experience (in years): 2-5 years

Exposure/ Knowledge On

• Designing, implementing, and managing PAS, SCADA, PLC, DCS, historian, virtualization, RIO.

• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, and Serial communication with ability to integrate and troubleshoot different devices and systems that communicate over these protocols.

• Experience in coordinating with external vendors, particularly in European markets, to facilitate seamless equipment integration with PAS and ensure compliance with technical requirements.

• Ability to monitor and analyse data collected through SCADA systems to assess performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.

• Strong understanding of compliance with cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks within automated systems.

• Safety standards and practices, continuous improvement methodologies, industrial equipment, instrumentation.

Technical Skills

• Documentation and reporting

• Process automation strategy development

• Technical troubleshooting and support

• Experience in relevant GMP facility and regulatory environment

• SCADA, HMI system working and/or configuration, operation

• PLC, DCS working and/or programming, integration

• Automated process testing and quality assurance

• Data monitoring and analysis

• Regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA, etc.)

• Continuous improvement methodologies

• Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure optimal performance of automated processes.

Location:Ferring India Laboratories