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DeltaV Automation Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

North Carolina

Specialist providers of pharmaceutical automation, process and project controls.

Skellig was founded to radically improve upon the way automation, process, and project controls are provided. It’s a goal that is grounded in efficiency, transparency, and our client’s total peace of mind — this is the vision behind everything we do.

At Skellig Automation, we empower great people to do great work in the Life Sciences industry. Our engineers provide premier automation services with one common goal: to make medicine more affordable and accessible for all by reducing the cost of manufacturing. We work alongside other industry leaders in laying the foundation for true technological innovation and guiding our partners towards modern process solutions.

Whether working within the traditional automation stack or championing Industry 4.0 systems, Skellig has a place for creative engineers with a passion for bringing the Life Sciences into the future.

Summary:

Skellig is seeking an Automation Engineer with DeltaV and cGMP experience to support our clients within North Carolina. As an DeltaV Automation Engineer you would need to support the system integration management for upstream equipment and systems in the areas of the Inoculum Lab, Media Preparation, Seed Culture, Large Scale Bioreactors, and Harvest contained within the Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) area of the facility. To be considered for this role you must have DeltaV experience and experience working in biotech/pharma.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend regularly scheduled project status meetings with the client
  • Provide design review and input on Automation requirements for one or multiple process areas
  • Attend and provide feedback during System Integrator functional reviews of certain process areas
  • Review life cycle documentation
  • Review and approve Kneat documents including: DeltaV software FATs, SATs, Automation Commissioning Test Protocols, software OQs, and Software Installation Verification protocols.
  • Support generation of Kneat documents.
  • Manage/oversee the System Integrator’s support of loop checks & commissioning activities for certain process areas
  • Coordinate with various project workstreams including FDBN Automation, FDBD Automation, CSV, CQV, Utilities, Process Engineering, and others as needed

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years’ direct experience working with Emerson DeltaV DCS
  • Upstream and Downstream experience is a bonus
  • Experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical facility working with FDA regulations is required
  • Working knowledge of Kneat validation software is required
  • Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills and fluency in English with the ability to effectively communicate within cross-functional teams and to management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based environment with employees at all levels
  • Ability to manage commitments while displaying an eagerness to learn and continuously improve
  • Knowledge with Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) would be beneficial

Benefits:

Here's what's waiting for you as one of our Automation Engineers:

  • Vacation / Personal Paid Time Off
  • Sick Paid Time Off
  • Unlimited Unpaid Time Off
  • Paid Public Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Full Heath, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance for you and any dependents - Premiums are 100% fully covered
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • 401k + Match
  • Relocation Package
  • …. And more!

Contact:

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact our Head of Talent Acquisition: katie.caughman@skellig.com

 

 

From its inception, Skellig has strived to be ‘more human.’ We work hard to foster a culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and great work. A culture that rewards problem solving, teamwork, and service excellence. And one that attracts the top talent and premier clients. 

Ours is a culture of honesty, transparency, and kindness — A people-focused and compassionate company. 

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