Automation Lead, Building and Facilities- Vaccines

This position will be coordinate and be responsible for interfacing with different stakeholders (APU Leads, operations, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, and ETS); to ensure the correct resolution is implemented while adhering to established regulatory compliance requirements. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and presenting appropriate solutions to Site Leadership Team to satisfy the needs of internal customers in accordance with company guidelines and procedures, and within budget and schedule commitments. The incumbent is accountable for acting and involved resourcing and budget planning to meet company targets.

This position may be realized as a facility and building automation lead with demonstrated knowledge and experience in technology and is responsible for multiple systems and projects across the entire site including existing site facilities, B100, B200 and/or FFIP. The incumbent must have a proven record of working independently within a matrixed project team.

The incumbent needs to demonstrate technical leadership qualities, abilities to lead a team of automation engineers with varying experience level. The incumbent needs to be able to demonstrate and communicate good technical understanding of the automation systems and defend technical design decisions. The incumbent also needs to provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and other stakeholders on the team to ensure automation deliverables and timelines are met.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as technical facility and building automation engineering lead responsible for automation system(s) across the entire site including existing site facilities, B100, B200 and/or FFIP. Dictate deployment and migration strategies adhering to regulations and global company guidelines

• Provides direct technical guidance for project / implementation strategy, including: design and fabrication, commissioning and qualification of facility automation systems in a non-GMP and GMP environment.

• Interpret and ensure compliance of facility automation requirements developed during detailed design phase

• Manages automation budget and resource plan to execution projects including installation and commissioning activities for automation systems to ensure they are designed and installed per design requirements

• Drives key BOI / Cost reduction initiatives pertaining to Facility and Building Automation.

• Participate in global networks, contribute lessons learned to the network. Participate in global initiatives when requested. Responsible to understand current global design guidelines and application.

• Direct input into configuration administration and maintenance activities of the site’s manufacturing computer and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, configuration, interfaces

• Supports operations and performs with troubleshooting and issue resolution with respect to computer and facility automation systems such as Siemens PLC and ignition

• Lead automation design development and specifications. Responsible for developing preliminary and basic engineering deliverables that meet URS and compliance requirements including best practices guidelines. Depending on project, some deliverables may be generated internally while other times by external engineering.

• People manager – responsible to manage, mentor, and develop a team of junior/intermediate automation engineers

HSE REQUIREMENT/STATEMENT

• Works within the policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

CONTEXT OF THE JOB/MAJOR CHALLENGES

• Ability to work in a collaborative shared space (Obeya) in a large and complex project environment where quick critical thinking and decision making is required

• Technical aptitude/understanding across a broad number of subjects including vaccine processes and equipment, HVAC systems, building and equipment maintenance.

• Technical aptitude/understanding of digital system

• Ability to lead, engage and work with a spectrum of roles within the organization. This includes unionized trades, salaried managers, technical services support functions, quality, production and supporting functions.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE

• Financial dimensions: Potential impact on project budget (site or capital)

• Human Resources dimensions: NA

• Statistical dimensions: NA

• Health & Safety dimensions: Oversight of safety compliance of equipment and system

About You

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Certifications

• Minimum B.Sc in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science

Experience

• 7+ years, direct of experience in applied automation design engineering and project experience are required. Additional experience in construction/installation, equipment start-up, qualification and/or validation is mandatory

• Working knowledge of PLC’s and automation in DCS platform

• Working knowledge of unit operations typically used in building automation (I.e. air handling units, chillers, etc.)

• Must understand the relationship between Good Manufacturing Practices, industry standards and their application to the manufacturing process.

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external team members is essential

• Strong analytical skills (engineering analysis)

• Experience with one of the following platforms: Ignition, Allen Bradley PLC, BMS Systems, OSISoft PI historian, Werum PAS|X, Instrumentation and control panel hardware as required by the job.

• Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP).

• Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-trainings, and other controlled documents.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs