Principal Automation Engineer, Genentech

Responsibilities:

• You will perform automation work to complete the commissioning and qualification of new systems.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to improve the operational performance of equipment.
• You will monitor and troubleshoot running systems to ensure continued plant operations
• You will develop solutions, and generate associated change records, to address repeat issues in both automation and production equipment
• You will perform investigations into issues that potentially impact multiple Roche/Genentech sites
• You will support junior Automation Engineers in their development, as well as in their troubleshooting efforts
• You will support building user requirements and design reviews in support of new equipment.
• You will preview, and provide approvals on tests generated both by Automation and by other functions.
• You will provide feedback to other teams on areas for improvement in regards to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, etc.

Requirements & Skills:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• You have a strong working knowledge of PLCs, You have experience working with SCADA Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, and thin clients.
• You have previous experience at troubleshooting complex automation issues to determine the root cause.
• You have experience integrating automation controls into various factory manufacturing processes.
• You have a solid track record of integrating electrical and mechanical systems.
• You are able to serve as a member of the 24/7 Rotational On Call Support Team.
• You have experience working in an environment utilizing change control and good documentation practices.
• You have experience working with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation technologies.
• You have a solid track record developing automation solutions.
• You have experience working with servo drives, robotics, vision systems, SCADA, mechatronics and motion control.
• You have the ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.