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Automation Engineer - Value Stream Recipe Owner

Employer
CSL Behring
Location
Kankakee, Illinois
Start date
Sep 23, 2021

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Discipline
Engineering, Automation Engineer
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioMidwest

Job Details

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!

Job Description

Primarily accountable for the implementation, life-cycle, and ownership of the PCS/MES and PLC process recipes related to the Fractionation Value Stream. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Adherence to the global strategy & scope by maintaining/delivering/implementing the required process control within the DCS, PCS, MES and PLC systems for both new and legacy systems. 
  • Alignment of the system with the Global Execution Systems approach within Manufacturing Operations. 
  • Technical project ownership for all Execution Systems related project deliverables including oversight & review of contractors/integrators work during support projects.
  • Ownership of the process recipe and configuration across the Fractionation MES, PCS.
  • Incident tracking, remediation and improvement associated with the Fractionation Value Stream.

This scope will also include aligning and coordinating the definition of the required hardware with the System Owner; including the development of the software, and system coordination with the required project schedule to enable Commissioning and Validation of the Process Systems. Further, to coordinate and troubleshoot interfaces with the Data Historian, Data Acquisition Systems, Building Management Systems, Central Alarm Management System, Manufacturing Control Network, and Enterprise applications.

The role will be responsible to implement modifications related to the process improvements, changes, support, and maintenance of the Fractionation Systems.

Principal Accountabilities:  Itemize the separate duties and responsibilities of the position.  Fully detail each major task or responsibility necessary to correctly perform the position function.  The tasks are ranked from those most crucial in the beginning of the section to those, which are more routine in the end of the section.

  • Provides primary PCS support and works closely with the Plant MES and Controls Support group to identify deficiencies, develop optimizations, and ensure proper equipment function.
  • Aligns and reviews deliverables from the different execution system work packages as a Recipe Owner. Ensures the right technical prioritization on support activities. Works closely together with respective Department Manager to ensure deliverables are ready in time for the different milestones throughout operations.
  • Be the primary MES point of contact for the Fractionation (Building 2/4/30) execution system for the Value Stream Process Owners and Manufacturing staff to ensure the overall recipe function  and implementation meets Engineering and Manufacturing requirements for the operation of the plant.
  • Responsible for ensuring an understanding of the current Manufacturing processes within the value stream, working in collaboration with the value stream network.
  • Writes & reviews Process system documentation as defined by the project. Participates in the creation & testing of software. Troubleshoots and corrects as needed.
  • Knowledge of motion based systems, utilizing shift registers, motion commands, tracking, and servo troubleshooting
  • Electrical circuit troubleshooting and utilization of multi-meters/ signal generators
  • Electrical drawing interpretation, redlining, and corrections
  • Participates in the creation of Fractionation MES/PCS optimization and corrective change controls.
  • Responsible for ES investigations and CAPAs.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines across the site to ensure overall coordination of the tasks and consistency in execution strategies.
  • Seeks opportunities for optimization of the design, programming and test activities within the Execution System scope.
  • Responsible for ownership of change management associated with Equipment and Processes on the Execution Systems with engagement with the global value stream recipe owner
  • Develop validation test cases and perform testing of controls changes.
  • Supports the coordination of Fractionation MES/PCS Support and Optimization, with fellow automation engineers to balance workload across the group.
  • Interfaces with customer groups of Fractionation to ensure we are supporting, executing, and delivering in accordance with Global Engineering Procedures and Execution Systems standards, including Quality, Facilities, Engineering, MFG, and EHS&S.  This will include building strong relationships with the customer base and helping them set the proper expectations for project delivery.

Position Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or other Science discipline/ Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.

Related Experience:

  • At least one year of Pharmaceutical Controls experience
  • On-call support of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility’s operations is strongly recommended. 
  • Specific experience in process automation, MES and batch manufacturing industry standards (ISA S88 &S95).
  • Hands on experience in Recipe and Workflow Authoring.
  • Direct experience in supporting automation and execution systems in a regulated large-scale pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in running site-based shop floor systems in a globally distributed footprint is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels through clear, concise and impactful verbal and written communication skills.

Special Training:

  • Must have demonstrated capability for Werum PAS-X MES.
  • Must have demonstrated capability for Rockwell Automation PLC Logic Development and troubleshooting. Studio 5000, FTView SE/ME development and troubleshooting experience is required.
  • Must have demonstrated capability for Intellution iFIX.
  • Siemens PCS7, Simatic Batch, TIA Portal, and Simatic Manager programming and troubleshooting knowledge is desired.
  • Oracle Database, Crystal Reports, OSI PI systems knowledge is strongly recommended.
  • Basic Networking troubleshooting and development practices in accordance with ISA 95 is required.

Company

As the third largest global biotechnology company with employees in more than 35 countries, CSL Behring is focused on serving patients with serious and rare diseases, including coagulation disorders, primary immune deficiencies, hereditary angioedema, respiratory disease and neurological disorders. We collaborate with patient and biomedical communities to improve access to therapies, advance scientific knowledge and support future medical research. 


CSL Behring's dynamic environment fosters innovation and attracts the best and brightest who share a commitment to helping save lives. People here are free to live their Promising FUTURES where they can fulfill their individual career aspirations and realize their potential. 


CSL Behring is committed to diversity and inclusion, both of which underpin our Values of patient focus, innovation, collaboration, integrity and superior performance. We believe that by harnessing and honoring the unique capabilities, experiences and perspectives of our people, we are better able to serve our patients.


CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. The parent company, CSL Limited, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs more than 27,000 people, and provides its life-saving medicines in more than 70 countries. 
For more information visit www.cslbehring.com. Help us deliver on our promise to save lives and protect the health of people around the world. Promising FUTURES start at CSL Behring!

Stock Symbol: CSL

Stock Exchange: Australian Securities Exchange

Company info
Phone
610-878-4000
Location
1020 First Avenue
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
19406
United States

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