Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.
Job Description
We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer API lead to join our Automation team in Manorhamilton Road, Sligo. This position reports directly to the Automation Manager. The Control Systems Engineer API Lead and their team will provide automation support and automation solutions to manufacturing and support operations at the AbbVie Sligo site. Additionally, they will be required to work with a variety of functions across the site, including Validation and BTS, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Site Services, Project Engineering and QA.
Roles and Responsibilities Provide technical support to all control system-related issues. Tasks include but are not limited to daily troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation control.In close collaboration with the Automation Manager, develop and maintain the site automation strategy including its key site metrics and action plans.Develop and maintain site automation systems and procedures to maximize production, minimize cost, and meet quality for the site.Provide functional expertise to support daily operations and ensure prompt decisions on technical issues.Leadership of control system validation activities during project start-up.Life cycle management of the on-site control systems, to GAMP 5 requirements.Project management of control system elements of continuous improvement projects.Work closely with process engineers/technical support chemists and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.Project management and technical development of future integrations of the control systems, with planned MIS and ERP systems.Define proposals for long-term plans for control system maintenance, obsolescence remediation, and improvements for management.Implement changes to GMP systems under change management.Adhere to and support all site standards, procedures, and policies.Attendance at Tier meetings, developing action plans, tracking & executing closure of Automation-related tasks for the team.Manage, lead, and motivate the Delta V Automation Team in an empowered team-based environment, ensuring full engagement of team members.Leadership & delivery of the OT patching program for Delta V.Leads the team by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.Qualifications
Third-level qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as automation, mechatronics, or relevant engineering discipline.3+ years experience in process automation, with relevant experience in batch processing and DCS platforms (Delta V) in a GMP environment.Self-motivated with the ability to work with a high level of autonomy.Pharmaceutical industry experience is an advantage.3 years experience of the 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to develop innovative solutions.Experience managing a team of engineers and providing technical leadership.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, and vendors.Strong people leader skills and attributes.Closing Date for application: 23rd August 2024
Additional Information
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