Senior Automation Engineer

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The Senior Automation Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Philadelphia area team out of Conshohocken, PA.  We are sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.  Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics, and Pharma facilities – from feasibility through to qualification – for both local and international clients.  Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe.

 

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer who enjoys client interaction as well as the technical aspects of the position.  Expect project work to include all levels of design: feasibility studies, conceptual & schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration. Project sizes will vary and will consist primarily of life science industry projects doing both existing building improvements and new construction.

 

For this position, we are looking for someone who can provide consulting expertise for Industrial Automation Hardware and Control System Design that is compliant with cGMP regulations, guidance, and best practices.  We also need someone who can assist with control panel design review and instrumentation selection for proper interface and communication to control systems.  This individual will NOT be writing software, configuring SCADA and HMIs, or writing test protocols but needs extensive experience working with them and will need to manage and review this work when completed by a system integrator.  This role is a liaison between the Process / Mechanical Engineer and the System Integrator to ensure all installation, operational and performance requirements are achieved.

 

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,500+ people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations.  We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

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Support the Automation Team on various projects as part of a multidiscipline project team

Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective solutions

Provide support to fee and capital budget proposals as required

Support the management of bid, approval and construction issue Automation packages in an efficient and lean manner

Mentor Automation engineering staff at junior and intermediate levels, if required

Check other Automation engineers work for accuracy and quality; undertake peer reviews

Control system design for industrial automation equipment from concept stage and on

Select and manage automation contractors throughout the project life cycle

Review and comment on system integrator and vendor design documentation

Communicate with automation vendors and stay up to date with the latest automation technology trends

Extensive and independent contact with clients, vendor’s representatives and project field personnel

Attend and participate in client and PM Group meetings

Direct and/or participate in project site visits to monitor, review and sign-off on automation / process control installations

Perform technical analyses

Drafting & supplementing documentation during the engineering and testing phase

Adjusting PLC software

Adjusting SCADA applications

Performing commissioning tests (FAT and SAT).

Drafting customer specific documents

Other special projects as assigned

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Bachelor’s Degree in Automation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or similar discipline

10+ Years of formal experience in heavy industrial engineering design (preferably in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Cell & Gene Therapy sectors)

Experience with software development and the design of Industrial Control Systems

PLC / DCS based Control Systems design experience

Knowledge of software architectures and design including S88, GAMP, 21CFRPart 11

Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Controlnet)

Commercially aware and has the ability to undertake value engineering activities as well as implement new technologies to provide costs effective solutions for our clients

Commercially aware on project execution, control of budgets, resourcing and change control

Multiple office execution experience is advantageous

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents is required

Professional approach and demeanor with a strong ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection and business

Ability to play a positive role in multi-discipline teams with a reliable, consistent and mature approach to work

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2023.

 

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

 

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

 

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