Senior Automation Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions - Thousand Oaks, CA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
Cognizant Technology Solutions in LSMG is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. This position is based in Thousand Oaks, CA, and is designed for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are inspired to craft meaningful solutions. Our strength lies in our diverse backgrounds, which foster lively discussions and inspire thought leadership, ultimately helping us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who is excited by change and excels through autonomy, making this an ideal opportunity for proactive individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will support and take a responsible role in the Client Engineering Team. You will develop familiarity with the clients' manufacturing system standards and implement their Automation Standards throughout all projects related to their deliverables. Acting as a client representative, you will provide oversight to the System Integrators, reviewing and approving design and test documentation. Your role will also involve implementing best practices from previous projects, creating Automation User Requirement Specifications, and being responsible for Software Development and implementation. Additionally, you will support FAT/C&Q activities as applicable, execute system changes and optimizations under site change control, and provide front-line automation support to production.
Responsibilities
- Support and take a responsible role in the Client Engineering Team
- Develop familiarity with the clients manufacturing system standards
- Implement clients Automation Standards throughout all projects relating to their deliverables
- Act as client representative providing oversight to the System Integrators, reviewing and approving design and test documentation
- Implement best practices from previous projects relating to their deliverables
- Create Automation User Requirement Specifications
- Responsible for Software Development and implementation
- Support FAT/C&Q activities as applicable
- Ability to execute system changes and optimization under site change control
- Provide front line automation support to production
Requirements
- Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV and Rockwell Platforms
- Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment
- Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
- Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- Over 7 years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
