Principal Automation Engineer

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Principal Automation Engineer

Would you like to be part of a department implementing new process equipment and systems in our production facilities? If yes, then you might be our new colleague!

We are seeking an experienced automation engineer to support our automation systems involved in our ongoing operations and support our growing project portfolio. Be part of ramping up our new Mammalian Manufacturing facility while supporting our existing production.

About The Department

You can look forward to becoming a part of Process Engineering, a dynamic and well-functioning team consisting of Automation and Equipment Engineers. We thrive on professional challenges and work independently with great individual responsibility and a high level of commitment. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders in the organization including Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, Process Development, Validation, QA and IT as well as and with colleagues from our global sites in the US, Japan, Italy and Germany.

We enjoy contributing to a wide range of activities and projects within the organization. You will experience an enthusiastic working climate focused on quality, teamwork, and delivery. As a Principal Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting our on-going mammalian and microbial production and support our project portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support tech transfer activities, problem-solving initiatives, continuous improvement, and the implementation of new technology.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Be

• Participate in systematic problem-solving activities, working closely with the other Engineering teams, as well as production departments, to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Participate and interact with stakeholders to select, install, and qualify hardware, software, and technology improvements throughout the process lifecycle, including designing, building, and testing.
• Establish life cycle management processes for computerized systems, ensuring proper maintenance, compliance and replacement strategies are in place.
• Perform assessments based on impact and effort to prioritize changes and improvements though established change management practices.
• Define strategies, procedures and workflows for GMP-compliant onboarding, maintenance and production support for computerized systems by internal collaboration, external vendors and OEMs.
  
  

Desired Competencies

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant Engineering degree such as; software engineer, electrical engineer, etc.
• 6-8 years of related experience working with automation & OT systems, in a GMP regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of automation standards such as EU Annex 11, GAMP5, ISA88, ASTM E2500, and 21 CFR Part 11 etc.
• It’s a requirement that the candidate knows about any other DCS, PLCs and SCADA.
• It would be considered an advantage if the candidate has knowledge of Siemens PCS7, Emerson DeltaV or Cytiva Unicorn.
• It would be considered an advantage if you have experience in upstream and/or downstream processes in a control systems environment, but not a requirement.
• Continuous learning mindset of the latest technology trends and instituting innovative thinking/mindset throughout the organization.
• English fluent written and spoken is a requirement.
  
  

In addition, you must thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where changes occur on short notice. The environment is dynamic and challenging at times, which requires finding solutions, delivering on promises, and giving our customers a positive experience.

At AGC Biologics, you will get a unique opportunity working with a variety of different state of the art technologies among 40 different nationalities. This opens many doors for personal and professional development and for you to make a real difference towards patients, our customers, and your personal and professional growth. AGC offers an informal working environment, characterized by the fact that we think it is fun to go to work. We respect each other and our differences. AGC employees are flexible and take pride in working together to achieve goals as one team.

Applications are screened on an ongoing basis. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation for applying to this position.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.