Senior Automation Engineer

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 130,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

• System Design and Development: Design and develop automation solutions using 800xA Batch Management DCS.
• Manufacturing Support: Provide technical support, diagnose and resolve issues and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Validation and Testing: Develop and implement validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and perform system testing (Commissioning/FAT/SAT).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process optimization and automation improvements and stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and industry trends
• Safety and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders to align automation solutions with business objectives. Communicate with vendors and contractors for procurement and installation.
• Training and Mentorship: Train and support operators and technical staff, and mentor less experienced team members
• System Integration: Integrate DCS with PLCs, MES, and ERP systems ensuring seamless communication and data exchange.
• Project Management: Lead and manage automation projects. Coordinate multi-functional teams including process engineers and quality assurance. Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of project.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain documentation and system validated state according to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP5). Develop and update standard operating procedures and work instructions.