Automation Controls Engineer II

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Automation Controls Engineer II in Albuquerque, NM

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)
with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech
companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a
mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and
ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Summary:

The 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in automation integration
• PLC and HMI experience (ie. Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Simatic)
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues and performing equipment upgrades in production maintenance
• The 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.
• Proficient 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.
• Ability 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.
• The 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.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes 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
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to organize a time to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement technical writing and instructions
• Effective interpersonal relation skills, while maintaining the adaptability to achieve company goals
• Verbally expresses ideas and facts in a clear, logical, concise, and accepted grammatical style
• Knowledgeable with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.)
• Able to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification
• May be required to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

• Experience in system automation upgrades and production support, preferred
• Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry, preferred
• Detailed Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to process automation including the GAMP V model, preferred
• Detailed knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for automated systems, preferred
• Prefer knowledge in the design of building management systems and cleanroom aseptic facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation and data acquisition systems including SCADA, PLC, and HMI devices used in manufacturing, packaging, and support operations.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues related to automated equipment, supporting both corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, quality, validation, and engineering to address automation-related issues and improve system performance.
• Coordinate and support external contractors or vendors working on automation systems, equipment, facilities, or utilities.
• Participate in investigations involving automated equipment deviations, assisting with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Initiate and prepare engineering documentation and change control records related to automation systems, including SOPs, preventative maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Perform PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and modifications to support equipment improvements, system upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and update automation system documentation, including engineering drawings, system architecture documentation, and software records.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation integration activities, and new equipment implementation.
• Participate in Validation and Computer Systems Validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Read and interpret SOPs and technical documentation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain required training and certifications.
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level