Senior Automation Engineer
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Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join the team of IT professionals in a role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are in search of an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
Coordinate process automation software development for their area
Work with system integrators to develop functional specifications
Ensure consistency of the automation work (functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.) within their area
Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
Assist in defining the DeltaV software components that need to be built or modified
Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Project Technical Lead for the project
Develop functional requirements working in multidisciplinary teams
Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
Responding to system integrator technical queries
Support automation software testing execution -test case preparation, problem reporting and resolution, change verification
Witness and verify the system integrator Software Factory Acceptance Tests
Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
Build items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
Maintain compliance with training requirements
Required Qualifications
Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV platform
Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment.
Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
Clear understanding of Software Development Process (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.
8+ years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Project experience including:
Deriving S88 physical model from P&IDs
Deriving software control strategies from PFDs and related process documents
DeltaV DCS implementation exposure/experience
Outstanding partnership abilities
Solid understanding of GMPs, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for the position is between $60,325 $126,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law
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Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join the team of IT professionals in a role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are in search of an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
Coordinate process automation software development for their area
Work with system integrators to develop functional specifications
Ensure consistency of the automation work (functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.) within their area
Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
Assist in defining the DeltaV software components that need to be built or modified
Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Project Technical Lead for the project
Develop functional requirements working in multidisciplinary teams
Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents
Responding to system integrator technical queries
Support automation software testing execution -test case preparation, problem reporting and resolution, change verification
Witness and verify the system integrator Software Factory Acceptance Tests
Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
Build items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
Maintain compliance with training requirements
Required Qualifications
Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV platform
Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment.
Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
Clear understanding of Software Development Process (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.
8+ years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Project experience including:
Deriving S88 physical model from P&IDs
Deriving software control strategies from PFDs and related process documents
DeltaV DCS implementation exposure/experience
Outstanding partnership abilities
Solid understanding of GMPs, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for the position is between $60,325 $126,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law
Apply Now