Process Control System Engineer

Job Title:           Process Control System Engineer

 

Location:          On-site

 

Job Type:          Full-Time, Regular Position

 

Company overview

Founded in 1999, Asymchem is a global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing drug R&D and manufacturing for leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialization. Asymchem was thrilled to recently announce the acquisition of R&D laboratories and small molecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, establishing our first manufacturing facility in Europe and expanding our capabilities to meet the needs of global clients. It is envisaged that the Sandwich facility will continue to flourish and act as the flagship site for European R&D capabilities. We are looking to recruit into key roles and see this as a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative
dynamic team and help improving the health and lives of people around world.

 

Job Overview

Provides specialist Process Control System (PCS) technical expertise and support for the process plant within API Manufacturing, Sandwich and ensures they meet with the operational requirements of API and all applicable legislative and corporate standards. Reports to the APIM
PCS Engineer Team Lead.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides specialist PCS technical expertise and support to the Operations group, Process Supervisors, engineers and project teams in API Manufacturing.
  • Supports the development, implementation, validation and support of the PCS in the API Manufacturing facilities, including PCs and networking hardware.
  • Maintains the validated state of the PCS in the API Manufacturing facilities following applicable corporate standards and guidelines, and the principles of Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP).
  • Ensures timely resolution of PCS problems and queries. Provides an excellent level of service and support to the Operations group, ensuring that PCS technical support is always available when required and plant downtime is minimised.
  • Provide PCS software engineering expertise in support of system enhancements and improvements.
  • Provides PCS technical expertise for engineering projects and manages the provision of all PCS deliverables for engineering projects, including hardware and software components, commissioning, system testing, validation and all associated documentation.
  • Works with engineering to ensure an appropriate level of engineering support is delivered to the API facilities, including projects, maintenance and support.
  • Delivers PCS training to the Operations group and other colleagues as required, including training on system modifications and enhancements as they go live.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

Experience Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above, Major in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.
  • Having more than 5 years of practical experience in automation engineering and experience in automation compliance projects, with operation and maintenance experience in Emerson systems, especially the DeltaV system, and having experience in virtualization and industrial network security maintenance will be given priority. Experience with writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents
  • Familiar with process controls equipment
  • Strong knowledge of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations and standards
  • Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills {written and oral}.

 

Company values
At Asymchem, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and cared for.  We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we provide career development opportunities to support the professional growth of all employees. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.

 

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