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Specialist - Biologics Pilot Plant Automation Engineer

EyeBio

EyeBio

Software Engineering
West Point, PA, USA
Posted on Apr 9, 2025

Job Description

Applications are being sought for an Associate Scientist position in our Research and Development Division's Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) supporting the automation engineering group. Individual will perform various automation and data driven activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.

Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:

  • Providing/leading ongoing automation system and IT support and executing projects in the Biologics Pilot Plant Automation and Process Engineering Group

  • Participating in the design, scope, implementation, and maintenance of pilot plant projects

  • Actively working in a multi-discipline project team environment

  • Developing and maintaining SDLC documentation.

  • Participating/leading in the troubleshooting of various automation system technologies

  • Participating/leading in upgrade and ongoing maintenance projects on systems in the facility.

  • Cross training in a variety of technologies.

  • Supporting automation needs across the facility

  • Working with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant’s reliability and increase efficiencies

In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to contribute towards defining/streamlining various business processes for efficient and flexible management of a multi-product facility for the manufacture of clinical supplies for products in all phases of development. Some overtime (including weekends) and occasional second shift work may be required.

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 2 full years of relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Programming experience

  • Previous experience with automation at a production or lab scale

  • Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills

  • Ability to work both in a team setting and independently

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or biotech environment

  • Knowledge in any of the following: Systems communication/integration, DeltaV, Ignition, PLC’s, Unicorn, SCADA, manufacturing IT, process/system control, system interfaces and integration

  • Experience with production equipment

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/23/2025

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