Sr. Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support technically the global projects for upgrading different automation applications
• The applications in scope are SCADA, Particles & Environment monitoring systems, Serialization & aggregation, Automatic backup & Versioning control.
• Assess and study the install base of each application in scope of each project
• Do the market analysis and benchmarking to identify the proper solution for each application
• Collect system requirements involving different sites SME’s, challenge them for identifying new ways of working and seeking modernization of applications use
• Build testing environment for the identified solution/s to properly test it
• Work closely with the vendor of the solution to identify the proper design & architecture
• Build the LDD (Landscape Definition Document) of the solution assuring highest redundancy and availability
• Work with TECH (IT) to identify the proper build of the infrastructure to assure the proper management and maintenance of the application across its life cycle
• Work with OT team to assure that OT controls and policies are properly considered in the design and development of the solution
• Work with Data management team to assure the proper interfacing with Historian is considered
• Participate in creating the system URS
• Review the design specification documents (SDS, FDS, HDS, NDS, …etc.)
• Review the related IT documents to the application (DRP, SP, …etc.)
• Work with Automation CAPEX PMO to assure the proper planning and interdependency between different projects is well considered
• Work with Automation CAPEX team to assure the proper execution of the projects
• Identify and escalate any associated risk to project technical execution
• Collaborate with sites automation teams during Project mode & BAU (Business as Usual)
• Act as expert in his/her domain of competence

Requirements

• 5 – 7 years hands-on experience in automation position in pharma industry
• Language: English fluent (oral and written) - French is a plus
• Good Knowledge on Pharma/CSV requirement
• Good Knowledge of OT Industrial automation Systems in general, in particular Wonderware Archestra, Siemens & Allen Bradley PLc’s. - DCS (PCS7 or DeltaV) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Historian platform, Osi PI is preferred
• Basic knowledge of EMS (Environment Monitoring System) & BMS (Building Management System)
• Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Basic knowledge of virtualization technologies
• Basic knowledge in Server-client setup, Thick-client, thin-client, web-client, zero-client