Automation Engineer - Hardware

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Devens, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

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. As an Automation Engineer - Hardware, you will provide support for automation systems (hardware, PLC, BAS) that support the plant operation at the Devens site. This role includes directly implementing changes, managing projects, and providing technical expertise to others in the organization. You will be part of a team that is responsible for designing, constructing, qualifying, starting up, and operating the Devens facility, ensuring that all preparations lead to a fully compliant, safe, and licensed manufacturing facility. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the design and maintenance of Process Automation Systems Hardware, Building Automation, and/or PLC controlled systems in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA. You will work closely with the operations team to provide site operations support and day-to-day management for the manufacturing systems. Additionally, you will review and audit automation systems design and procurement by A and E firms, ensuring that all systems meet the required standards and specifications. This position requires 100% on-site presence and availability to be “on call” during off-shift hours based on a rotating schedule to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support designing and maintaining Process Automation Systems Hardware, Building Automation and/or PLC controlled systems in the Manufacturing Facilities in Devens, MA.
• Work as a contributing team member of the operations team to design, construct, qualify, startup, and operate the Devens facility.
• Provide site operations support and day-to-day management for the manufacturing systems.
• Review and audit automation systems design and procurement by A and E firms.

Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering such as normally attained through studies resulting in a BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or an Associate Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation.
• Minimum of 2 years in engineering (with BS degree) or 6 years in instrumentation (with Associate Degree) experience designing, installing, start-up and troubleshooting process automation system software and hardware.
• Practical experience with large scale distributed control systems required.
• Troubleshooting foundation fieldbus networks, and DeviceNet segments.
• DCS and PLC based experience, preferably gained in the pharmaceutical industry, including PLC (AB Control Logix preferred), Delta Controls and DeltaV experience.
• Understanding of Ethernet networks, Modbus TCP and Ethernet IP.
• Knowledgeable with IO infrastructures - Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Profibus.
• Capable of troubleshooting and performing diagnostics of the bus IO systems.
• Familiar with construction techniques and automation system hardware installation practices.
• Experience working on the floor in a manufacturing process environment required, preferably in chemical or biotechnology.
• Experience with large scale cell culture, chromatography, and membrane filtration unit operations desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot Ethernet network and Variable Frequency Drives through the DeviceNet networks.
• Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and follow an electrical diagram or schematic.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large scale cell culture, chromatography, and membrane filtration unit operations desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services, and programs that provide resources to pursue personal and professional goals.