Automation Engineer

KPC International - Excellence from Concept to CompletionAutomation Engineer

KPC International began operations in 2001, our team of Engineers and Scientists have helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.

We specialise in Plant Facility Start-Up from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life changing products to patients.

This particular role requires a hands-on experienced Automation engineer who has experience in providing day-to-day support of CSV Automation & Equipment Qualification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate, Review & Execute Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ & OQ) Protocols
• Review & Approve Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Documentations – URS, FS, HDS, SDS, SFAT, SSAT, IQ, OQ, UAT.
• Create, update and read P&IDs, instrumentation and electrical design packages including SDS, URS, IQ, OQ and VSR among other engineering and validation documentation.
• Supporting the day to day operation of site automated systems; by addressing corrective and preventative maintenance requests / actions.
• Working & collaborating proactively within the site teams’ structure to support operations through addressing issues, investigations, NC and CAPA closure(s).
• Ownership of complex automation control system issues.
• Support the maintenance of the site automation inventory, software back-up & user management processes.
• Author, review and approve changes to Quality records (Investigations / Change Controls), Procedures and Specifications relating to automation system(s).
• Complete automation design reviews associated with equipment change / acquisition.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience automation engineering in a manufacturing support environment with at least 3 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience of code changes and software engineering related activities including GMP qualification experience.
• Direct experience in process control engineering and troubleshooting with bioreactors, centrifuges, chromatography columns and systems, and/or ultrafiltration/diafiltration systems.

KPC -International offers an inclusive environment where you can broaden your experience, perspective and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.