Instrument & Controls Engineer III - Onsite Position in Rensselaer, NY

The Instrument & Controls Engineer III will provide instrumentation and controls support for capital projects at the Rensselaer facility. Maintains installed base of electrical infrastructure and advanced control systems including supporting documentation.

We provide global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer 

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) 
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program
• Learning platform
• And more! 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instrumentation, electrical and process control support for capital projects at Rensselaer.
• Assemble and maintain validation documentation, loop & wiring drawings, P&ID’s, etc. for installed control systems at Rensselaer.
• Ensure that projects are installed and completed per design specifications, plant standards, and conform to regulatory requirements such as NFPA, NEC, etc.
• Supervise Instrumentation and Process Control contractors on site in all aspects of their work.
• Procure equipment and services from outside vendors to meet site instrument, control and electrical requirements; prepare detailed specifications, obtain competitive quotations where applicable, and prepare capital acquisition requests and purchase requisitions.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the production, maintenance and quality departments as needed, including off-hours support.
• Maintain Foxboro I/A Systems in the plant including installation and upgrades with both hardware and software:
• Develops, implements, and maintains the automated batch & continuous control process programs in the DCS.
• Implements formula and recipe changes in the DCS
• Updates, modifies, changes, and maintains the DCS graphic displays.
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services.
• Assist in developing plans to upgrade and maintain the electrical infrastructure of the plant to accommodate future expansion plans.
• Control system checkout and startup:
• Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VFD), Motor Control and Industrial Control devices.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater controls and other process control systems.
• PLC ladder logic & graphical interface.
• Develops and implements process control improvements, including the selection/sizing of control valves, flow measurement devices, and field instrumentation.
• Recommends, evaluates, and implements process improvements. Initiate and support continuous improvement activities through Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Support the guiding principles of Responsible Care to continually improve CURIA plant's safety, health and environmental performance.
• Supports, and is committed to, the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by "doing it right the first time" and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties.
• Perform analysis, detailed design (including documentation), capital request preparation, installation, start-up/checkout/debugging, and cost control of assigned projects.
• Initiate and facilitate Management of Change Request. Manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected employees.
• Manage contractors and maintenance staff during project installations.
• Monitor plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate action for optimization to achieve plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness. 
• Draft, review and approve Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist all departments in investigations of instrument related issues including completion of assigned deviations and CAPAs.
• Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years practical experience with industrial electrical, instrument/controls installation and maintenance.
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS) & Programmable logic controllers (PLC) experience a must.
• Capital project experience desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• P & ID reading and interpretation with a working knowledge of ISA symbology.
• Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations.
• A strong knowledge of electrical theory and chemical process instrumentation, with a minimum of 5 years practical experience with electrical specification & construction, instrument/controls installation and maintenance.
•  A strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E/Arc Flash

Language/Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent may be required to obtain/qualify for and maintain the clearance to wear a respirator at a “class B” level or above following OSHA mandated guidelines. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Pay Range:

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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