Principal Automation Engineer

Company: CURIUM
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Curium is the world's largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture, and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence, and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name 'Curium' honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline 'Life Forward' represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position Responsible for independently addressing equipment upgrades and improvements through process improvements and via the use of capital project execution. Responsible for design, construction and maintenance of the plant control, electrical infrastructure systems, and process equipment. Performs electrical/controls design changes; design, build and install upgrades via capital project execution. Consults vendors and equipment experts to formulate, design and install equipment upgrades. Experience in project management including: invoicing, financial management, contractor management, capital requests, and documentation is a requirement. Authors and provides technical support for developing processes and equipment documents including URS, DOE, Specifications, and validation documents. Manages the life cycle of the project through design, build, FAT, SAT, and IOPQ. Essential Functions

• Provides technical discipline to implementation and maintenance of facility and process control systems, including troubleshooting automated systems and coding.
• Independently perform controls implementation and capital project execution in accordance with applicable engineering standards. -
• Assess, implement, and revise engineering standards as needed. -
• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines and SOP's. -
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing such as: installation of upgrades, new equipment installation, and assist in equipment troubleshooting. -
• Provide engineering support to return equipment to service. -
• Ensure the maintenance of their department, premises and equipment -
• Coordinates activities and documentation requirements associated with project execution such as; shutdown management, manufacturing coordination meetings, verification of production schedules, start-up activities, management of change documentation, and deviation authorization. -
• Perform capital projects as assigned. Requirements
  • Bachelor level degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Eight or more years of related work experience in capital project execution. -
  • Two to five years of Manufacturing experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. -
  • Three to five years of experience working in an FDA regulated environment. -
  • Experience in project management accountability equal to or greater than $100,000. -
  • Two or more years progressive experience in pharmaceutical plant design and maintenance. -
  • Proven experience in leading teams, groups or efforts relating to processes and equipment. -
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical processing equipment and calibration/certification is highly desirable. -
  • Proficiency in applying Allen Bradley PLC's, HMI's, Robotics, Motor Controls and sensors in industrial and production applications -
  • Two years' hands-on experience in the design, development, troubleshooting and commissioning of electrical and electronic systems for industrial applications. -
  • Working knowledge of 480V/110V power distribution, Security Access, Smoke/Fire Alarm, and Building Management Systems. -
  • Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience strongly preferred. -
  • Well-developed understanding of process control, process automation and project management. -
  • Verifiable knowledge of and experience in application of cGMP's, validation, quality systems, document control and the impact of regulatory considerations on engineering initiatives. -
  • Experience in AutoCad or similar software preferred. Working Conditions:
    • Dirty conditions and chemical fumes are occasionally present in the work areas.
    • Corrosive, flammable, and toxic material, all which are normally handled in the plant, pose potential leak points for slips, trips and falls. -Extra care must be taken while navigating the site.
    • Must handle average to heavy weight materials by hand. -Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, but use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
    • Must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders, to wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, inspect equipment, drive forklifts.
    • Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as deemed necessary by EH&S, leadership team, corporate, or safety guidelines.
    • Willingness to work in a team based environment. -
    • Close attention to detail required. -
    • May be required to stand or sit for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to stand 8+ hours a day.
    • Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
    • Responsibilities also include the ability to lift heavy objects (50 to 70 pounds), kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reach with or without accommodation. -
    • Must possess good hand-eye coordination.

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