Subject matter expert (SME) for site-based industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, line-level automation devices, and OT network topology.
Propose, create and implement new automation projects (including compliance, continuous improvement, and obsolescence) in order to improve company technologies.
Establish local rules and methodology to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient management of industrial control systems (i.e., governance, cybersecurity, system integration, backup, lifecycle management, and compliance).
Oversee real-time process control, data collection, and automation reliability.
Implement and maintain regular cadence with key stakeholders to build strong relationships, align priorities, gaps, and plans.
Manage and optimize industrial networks (Profinet, Modbus, ethernet/IP) with IT to ensure secure and efficient communication.
Ensure seamless integration of OT systems with IT-managed platforms like ERP, eBR, SCADA, Active Directory, and Historian.
Work closely with IT, Maintenance, and Engineering to align and implement cybersecurity and disaster recovery plan (DRP) for production automation systems.
Support maintenance on the resolution of production automation-related issues to minimize production disruptions.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation control logic, configurations, manuals, specifications, training, and best practices.
Assist in cross-training of departmental reps to support overall compliance to site’s OT and automation best practices.
Participate and lead in cross-functional settings on various automation topics: design specification, risk assessment, system review, data integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance for new and existing production equipment.
Maintain compliance and support implementation with corporate standards for Automation and Control Systems engineering, maintenance, and validation processes.
Key automation SME in support of Site’s equipment risk registry by ensuring accurate status of the automation risk evaluation for all production equipment.
Maintain inventory of all active industrial control systems, including HMIs and PLCs for each production equipment.
Observed and supported all safety guidelines and regulations.
Followed GMP and regulatory requirements and ensured quality standards were met.
Models the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
Performs other related duties and or special projects as assigned by the manager.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, or a related field
5+ years of similar and relevant experience in industrial automation, control systems, or OT environments in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical industry standards (GMP, ICH, validation process, etc).
Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and control system drawings.
Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc), HMI development, and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of industrial control systems’ best practices and IT/OT convergence
Proficiency in industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Modbus, OPC).
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with assigned projects by developing mitigation plans, following set escalation plans as necessary, and proactively monitoring risks throughout the project.
Management of medium to large projects that involve complicated control systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Effective organizational, time management, and detail-orientation skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative and prioritizing work.
English business fluency. French and Portuguese are an asset
