· Develop & manage plans to maintain &
improve process control systems.
· Schedule & execute plans in coordination
with manufacturing schedules.
• Operate as automation lead on projects that
involve process control systems.
• Assist with developing & managing budgets
for maintaining & improving process control systems.
• Develop & maintain automation standards,
specifications & maintenance plans.
• Own self development & initiative to
understand the site process control systems.
• Adhere to the automation standards &
establish new automation standards when necessary.
• Lead the site in establishing automation
direction & strategy (hardware & software standards).
• Lead troubleshooting for automation-related
downtime.
• Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for
assigned areas/technologies.
• Support audits & inspections as SME for
process control systems.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of
stakeholder management.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field
or equivalent combination of experience & education required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience
in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required.
• Experience troubleshooting automation &
control systems & batch processes required.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical
manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition,
FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data
collections required.
• Programming & configuration of process
control systems required.
• Windows based operating systems & associated
applications required.
• System interfacing & integration & user
access management required.
• Virtual machines/environments (preferably
VMWare) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred.
• IT competencies to an understanding level:
domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup &
restore preferred.
• Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL,
databases preferred.
• Proven expertise in planning/organization &
project execution required.
Why Join Catalyx?
At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
At Catalyx, we are committed to attracting the best global talent. We proudly support our international employees by offering assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience
- Experience troubleshooting automation and control systems
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Knowledgeable in SCADA, PLC, HMI
- Programming and configuration of process control systems
- Windows based operating systems
- System interfacing and integration required
- Virtual machines/environments, preferably VMWare
- Knowledgeable in SQL, databases preferred
- IT competencies to an understanding level
- Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.)
- Proven expertise in planning/organization and project execution
What We Do
Xyntek, Inc. is a firm providing IT and automation systems engineering consulting, design, development, and implementation services, focusing on real-time solutions for the Life Sciences industry, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
