JOB DESCRIPTION

Join the growing Agilent team supporting our large scale facility expansion in Frederick, Colorado. The Automation Controls Technician (I&C) will support startup, commissioning and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems used in the manufacture of Oligonucleotides. This is a high-impact role suited for a hands-on, experienced technician who thrives in fast-paced, GMP-regulated environments. Equipment includes manufactured PLC based skids, PC based applications, and network hosted systems (Process Control System, Building Automation System, etc.).

This role will support the Process Maintenance and Engineering teams supporting the remaining construction and startup of the new expansion.

• Support automation and controls systems including Plant Control Systems (PCS/SCADA), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Data Historian/Analytics, OT (Operational Technology) infrastructure and standalone bioprocessing skids.
• Provide troubleshooting and startup support on capital projects.
• Work with contractors and consultants during the system integration, and execution of automation projects.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Automation teams on large-scale expansion projects.
• Support GxP regulations including change controls, data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities as a technical resource.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including IT, manufacturing, validation, safety, and quality.
• Support Asset Lifecycle Maintenance Program through planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.
• Partner with site and global IT teams to develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT)/IT infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent
• 4+ years relevant experience as a Controls Technician in industry, exposed to varying automation technologies in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or fine chemicals industry.
• Experience in a technical trade or vocational school is preferred.
• 6+ years of confirmed experience hands-on experience with SCADA, PLC, BAS systems, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated problem solver with a collaborative mentality and ability to support multi-functional initiatives in a GMP-regulated setting.
  

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• Support automation and controls systems including Plant Control Systems (PCS/SCADA), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Data Historian/Analytics, OT (Operational Technology) infrastructure and standalone bioprocessing skids.
• Provide troubleshooting and startup support on capital projects.
• Work with contractors and consultants during the system integration, and execution of automation projects.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Automation teams on large-scale expansion projects.
• Support GxP regulations including change controls, data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities as a technical resource.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including IT, manufacturing, validation, safety, and quality.
• Support Asset Lifecycle Maintenance Program through planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.
• Partner with site and global IT teams to develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT)/IT infrastructure