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At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\nWe proudly offer\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) \nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\nCareer advancement opportunities \nEducation reimbursement\n401K program with matching contributions\nLearning platform\nAnd more! \nSummary:\nThe Automation Controls Engineer II is responsible for maintaining the control and data acquisition systems of the manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment at the site, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices. Provides technical review and counsel on a variety of technical issues related to his/her expertise, and constantly looks for opportunities related to efficiency, reliability, and obsolescence, to identify business opportunities aligned with the site and company goals.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nMaintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation and data acquisition systems including SCADA, PLC, and HMI devices used in manufacturing, packaging, and support operations.\nDiagnose and resolve control system issues related to automated equipment, supporting both corrective and preventative maintenance activities.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, quality, validation, and engineering to address automation-related issues and improve system performance.\nCoordinate and support external contractors or vendors working on automation systems, equipment, facilities, or utilities.\nParticipate in investigations involving automated equipment deviations, assisting with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\nInitiate and prepare engineering documentation and change control records related to automation systems, including SOPs, preventative maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.\nPerform PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and modifications to support equipment improvements, system upgrades, and troubleshooting.\nMaintain and update automation system documentation, including engineering drawings, system architecture documentation, and software records.\nIdentify opportunities to improve automation system performance, reliability, and maintainability.\nSupport equipment upgrades, automation integration activities, and new equipment implementation.\nParticipate in Validation and Computer Systems Validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.\nRead and interpret SOPs and technical documentation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.\nMaintain required training and certifications.\nRead/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance\nMaintain up to date trainings\nOther duties as assigned\nEducation and/or Experience:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field \nMinimum of three (3) years’ experience in automation integration \nPLC and HMI experience (ie. Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Simatic)\nDemonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues and performing equipment upgrades in production maintenance\nExperience in system automation upgrades and production support, preferred\nExperience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry, preferred\nDetailed Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to process automation including the GAMP V model, preferred \nDetailed knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for automated systems, preferred\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nThis role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.\nLanguage Skills:\nThe ideal candidate should have the ability to read and interpret various documents, such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Additionally, they should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation skills.\nMathematical Skills:\nProficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Candidates must possess a strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.\nReasoning Ability:\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.\nComputer Skills:\nThe ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and proven capability in effectively utilizing diverse software tools to streamline the organization's daily functions. Essential skills encompass adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nOther Skills and Abilities:\nProvides guidance and mentorship to team members\nFosters a collaborative and positive work environment\nChampions change\nPromotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members\nDemonstrates strong attention to detail\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written\nAbility to organize a time to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities\nAbility to read, understand, interpret and implement technical writing and instructions \nEffective interpersonal relation skills, while maintaining the adaptability to achieve company goals \nVerbally expresses ideas and facts in a clear, logical, concise, and accepted grammatical style\nKnowledgeable with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.)\nPrefer knowledge in the design of building management systems and cleanroom aseptic facilities \nAble to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations\nOther Qualifications:\nMust pass a background check\nMust pass a drug screen\nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening\nMay be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification \nMay be required to obtain and maintain media qualification \nMay be required to wear a respirator \nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position.\nAll positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity. Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses. Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents. Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each position’s physical requirements. Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well.\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe working environments will vary for each Curia position. The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.\nThe office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions. It is common to hear conversational noise in the background.\nThe pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile. Therefore, aseptic gowning is required. Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment.\nThe warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials.\nSome positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection.\nAll environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents.\nEducation, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.\nWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.\nAll interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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