What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at EXOS?
Position Overview:
The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, review, commissioning, and validation support of the Building Management Systems in a heavily regulated manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with engineering, quality, operations, vendors, and project teams to ensure compliant and reliable BMS solutions across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and program Rockwell Automation and Johnson Controls Metasys BMS controllers.
- Define control logic for HVAC, utilities, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Develop and review system architecture, integration designs, and control strategies.
- Perform peer code reviews for BMS applications and ensure adherence to code standards and naming conventions.
- Identify and resolve logic and configuration issues before testing and commissioning.
- Lead or support BMS commissioning activities, including functional testing and loop checks.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and site-based engineering teams.
- Support Computer System Validation activities, including Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification.
- Execute and review system verification and validation test scripts.
- Raise, track, and resolve deviations identified during qualification and testing.
- Develop User Requirements Specifications, Functional Specifications, and configuration specifications.
- Author Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions for BMS operations and maintenance.
- Develop validation plans, protocols, and summary reports.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams and interface with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Operations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and/or Johnson Controls Metasys systems.
- Background in systems commissioning and qualification activities.
- Experience developing and reviewing GMP system documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project-driven environment.
- Experience supporting Computer System Validation and system verification efforts.
- Demonstrated experience performing BMS code reviews.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience validating Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens, or similar BMS platforms.
- Experience with AVEVA PI Historian, DeltaV, or OPC UA integration validation.
- Familiarity with ISA 18.2 alarm management practices and ISA IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards.
- Knowledge of data integrity principles, including ALCOA Plus and data governance frameworks.
- Experience using Kneat, ValGenesis, or similar electronic validation management systems.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing environments, including biologics, advanced therapies, or greenfield facility commissioning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Visio, and Excel for developing validation documentation and technical diagrams.