Controls Engineer / Specialist

With operations in 35+ nations and ~27,000 employees worldwide, CSL is driven to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment.

CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma, one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL’s therapies. Seqirus is one of the largest influenza vaccine companies in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

We invite you to take a look at the many career possibilities available around the globe and consider building your promising future at CSL by becoming a member of our team!

This position provides hands on first response execution systems technical support for manufacturing and utilities at the Kankakee plant.  This position supports the factory on a 12 hour 2 days on – 2 days off, 3 days on - 2 days off, 2 days on - 3 days off basis, with monthly day shift to night shift rotation.

Position Requirements:

• Established technically competent Controls Engineer/ Specialist whom independently solves problems, develops and implements solutions.

• Understands business contexts of assignments and makes decisions which impact profitability.

• Demonstrated skills in automation solutions including Batch, PLC systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, Visual Basic and PC networking technology.  Additional MES knowledge is not required, but beneficial.

• Familiarity with electrical power and distribution systems, NEC codes, electrical installations and electrical panel building.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing and utilities within the shift engineering support team.  The shift engineering support team provides 24-7 on call support to manufacturing on a 12 hour 2-2, 3-2, 2-3 (days on-days off) shift basis with the possibility of night shifts. 

• Develop a general understanding of the plant processes and products to provide technical support to all manufacturing areas.

• Proficient programmer in one or more areas of automation programming languages and platforms.  Preferred automation systems (shown in order of preference) include Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms, ControlLogix, PLC-5, SLC, Panelview, View SE), Modicon Unity, Modicon Proworx 32, GE iFix and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Siemens (PCS7, WinCC). 

• Understands electrical power and distribution systems, NEC codes, electrical installations and electrical panel building.

• Able to conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution to complex problems.

• Develops a network of internal and external contacts appropriate to the job.  When assigned, able to oversee (external) consultants.

• Assists the department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements.

• Maintains close contact with QA and Manufacturing groups to assure effective communication on process/ facility problems and issues related to process controls.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2-4 years in related controls technical experience

• 2+ years in a pharma or process related regulated environment.

• On-call support of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility’s manufacturing operations is strongly recommended. 

• Demonstrated capability for Rockwell Automation PLC Logic Development and troubleshooting. (RS Logix 500, 5000) Factory Talk View SE and ME development and troubleshooting experience is recommended.

Education:

BS or AS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 

In lieu of an Engineering degree, technical experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry may be considered.