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SR. AUTOMATION & VALIDATION ENGINEER

  • Full Time, onsite
  • JSat Automation Inc
  • On Site Hybrid, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Job Description

JSat Automation is hiring a Senior Automation and Validation Engineer for their Emeryville Office. This position would have to travel to client site up 4 days a week.


At JSat Automation we believe that by providing our customers with the resources they need to overcome obstacles in their quest for scientific discovery and change, we can more broadly improve the daily lives of everyone in our world. It is our mission to provide our clients with a strategic, efficient cost-effective approach to implementation of their projects. Our goal is more than to just deliver a solution but to foster a long-term relationship as a technical partner and to invest in their continued success. Our highly diverse and talented team of engineers, project managers and process specialists are encouraged to channel their passion, innovation, and leadership to help enable us to provide unique, superior turnkey solutions for our customers. We are dedicated to finding the best person for every role at JSat because the solutions and tools that we develop together will help revolutionize numerous industries. If you think you have what it takes, but don t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat to see what skills/experience you are able to bring to this team. Apply Today to find out how you can join JSAT Automation and make an impact

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the designing and development of manufacturing control systems in support of process operations.
  • Interact with client personnel to identify and analyze continuous improvement through automation upgrades.
  • Manage or support projects as the primary controls resource.
  • Develop validation documents per FDA cGMP and GAMP standards, functional specifications, design specifications and requirements trace matrices.
  • Design, program, test and validate process control automation systems.
  • Prepare and execute validation protocols (AIQ, IQ, OQ) for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance per FDA requirements.
  • Manage, document, and implement these upgrades through changes control procedures.
  • Manage the activities of on-site project resources; define detailed plan necessary to complete approved projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Design, develop, and implement technical solutions by establishing integration strategies, configuring, and programming PLCs, DCSs as well as design, build, install and integrate automation control system hardware, panels, and field devices.
  • Manage capital projects including but not limited to:
  • Control system software development
  • Control system hardware design
  • Network design
  • MES system implementation
  • Recipe management
  • User requirement specification development
  • Process equipment installations.
  • SOP development and training on Automation Systems.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve field control system issues.
  • Develop, review, and / or execute automation qualification and validation protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • We require a minimum BS Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, etc.) or equivalent with over 5 years experience in process industry.
  • Strong familiarity with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards.
  • Extensive experience with Ignition SCADA platform and MQTT Sparkplug technology.
  • The following are the required technical experiences:
    • Ignition from Inductive Automation Core Modules (including Perspective, Alarming, SQL Bridge, Reporting).
    • Allen-Bradley PLC (including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800 series PLCs).
    • Experience in managing VMware ESXi, Linux, and Windows virtual machines.
    • Proficiency in Docker containers, with the ability to deploy and manage containerized applications.
  • The following are the preferred technical experiences:
    • Python, C#, NODE-RED Programming.
  • Preferably Gold Certified Ignition Engineer or in the process of obtaining certification.
  • Previous experience in the life sciences industry is a plus.
  • Able to work onsite 4 days a week at minimum.
  • Project Management skills and experience are plus. Process knowledge is plus.

Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $125k - $150k per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, etc.

JSat Automation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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