Job Title:  Engineer, Automation (JP12067)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.  91320
Business Unit: Advanced Technology and Automation
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 2+ years (with possible extensions)
Rate: $37 - $42/hour W2
Posting Date: 12/13/2023
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. 

3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Engineer, Automation for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a contract Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks, California to augment their Automation team. This role will support Drug Product Manufacturing equipment and technology development projects within the Drug Product Automation team by maintaining and improving automation systems, new technology introduction, and critical site support. The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary communication and collaboration, and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in cross-functional teams is critical for this role.

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

• New grads with bachelors degree in chemical/ electrical engineering/ computer or related
• PLC knowledge highly preferable but not required
• Automation knowledge highly preferable but not required

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to help translate process requirements into automation and engineering design.
• Participate in technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Design and test of automated process equipment. Support new product and technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering runs.
• Support capital projects by applying advanced automation engineering principles in the design, specification, configuration, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred. Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
• Development of detailed specification, engineering documents, SOPs, and operating standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards of batch control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP.
• Ownership and administration of process control automation in manufacturing settings.
• Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles.
• Work schedule flexibility to support plant operations and project requirements.
• Support a safe working environment by complying with all necessary environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Direct knowledge of Automation design, experience in process control engineering and solving problems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems and integrating various OEM automation software.
• Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
• 2+ years combined experience with Rockwell PLC and HI/SCCADA.
• Strong communication/presentation skills especially with engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks and network communication (TCP/IP, Profibus, Ethernet, wireless, fieldbus, WAGO IO, etc.)
• Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
• Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.

Interview Process:
1 Video Interview

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.