Automation Engineer - Hardware

Bristol Myers Squibb - Devens, MA

Hybrid - Devens, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Responsibilities

• Function as an Automation Hardware Engineer and support the operation of all GMP and non-GMP control systems, and other auxiliary equipment at the Devens Biologics and Cell Therapy Facilities.
• Participate in cross functional teams to solve operational issues and develop lasting countermeasures.
• Participate as an individual contributor on larger Process Automation System projects, or projects with a significant automation component.
• Provide troubleshooting and guidance support to automation systems team, in support of Manufacturing.
• Provide on-call support for PAS, BAS & other control systems along with other team members.
• Work with all departments and with all levels of the organization, specifically Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.
• Exercise sound judgement in making decisions and recommendations with generally defined practices and policies and notify management when necessary.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the creating, control and markup of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, Loop Diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot Process Automation & Control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces.
• Explains own work clearly and confidently.
• Requires significant knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline typically gained through a university degree and 5-7 years of experience or HS diploma/technical school and relevant certifications plus 8-10 years of experience.
• Works predominately within established procedures. Actively participates in troubleshooting of routine problems. Makes decisions that impact own work and other groups/teams. Works under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates awareness of functional business context and the impact on their own work.
• Demonstrates openness to learning and developing. Takes a responsibility for their own development and growth.
• Openly considers new ways and solutions to enhance their own work and offers new ideas/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates an understanding of factors driving team performance and how they contribute to the team's overall success.
• Collects and reviews data sources to provide a sound recommendation. Identifies basic implications from a logical analysis of a routine situation or issue. Determines most appropriate solution.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services and programs that provide resources to pursue goals at work and in personal lives.