Senior Automation Engineer - 4675

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Responsibilities:

The role will act as an Automation Engineer within the California Facilities and Engineering (CFE) group in the Automation Engineering Department.

• Implement capital automation projects using industry best practices and BioMarin business processes.
• Support the scope, deliverables, schedule, and project team for capital expenditure (CapEx) of automation projects.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of RFP and bidder/vendor analysis for General contracting and engineering services when design build method used.
• Works directly with project controls to prepare and update project status, schedule, resource, and cost reports within Oracle based tools (OPPM & P6) for the use of numerous BMRN departments.
• Identify and oversee system integrations.
• Ensure consultants & contractors working on any automation related projects maintain compliance with all GMP requirements (including training), EHS&S and security requirements, including completion and review of Job Hazard Assessments and BioMarin policies.
• Coordinate/support engineering and automation design, commissioning, qualification, and the QA
• Validation groups as appropriate.
• Proactively look for and recommend improvements in site processes and procedures.
• Represent the Capital Project Automation group with good communication and presentationskills.
• Provide status reports on Projects to Automation Management as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of automation engineering experience preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical organization.
• Experience withEmerson DeltaV Process Control System (PCS)
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision: meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, provide recommendations and effectively communicate updates.
• Experienced with communicating with in supporting Executive Management as well as providing direction support for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be very organized and possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient with Internet navigation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams, Sharepoint), Adobe Acrobat
• Should be flexible to working outside the core business hours (occasionally on short notice, and a limited basis) as needed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and fast-moving priorities.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment within a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Skilled at solving multi-dimensional problems with both quantitative and qualitative variables.
• Ability to lead and influence others in support of company objectives.
• Excellent decision making and cross functional team building skills.
• Solid understanding of GMP, GLP, and non-GMP project requirements
• Able to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• BS degree from an accredited university in a construction or engineering related field.
• Could be a combination of AS degree and industry experience.
• Standard day shift
• Flexible 3-5 days on site or as needed to facilitate team meetings and site job walks.
• TRAVEL REQUIRED - less than 5%

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

<$87,780.00 to $151,000.00>

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.