Pharmaceutical - Automation Engineer - San Francisco, United States - MMR Consulting

Description

Job Description

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and other Consulting services. MMR's Engineering expertise includes Process, Automation, Facilities engineering. Pharmaceutical expertise includes Oral Solid Dosage, Semi-Solids, Liquid-Dosage (TS and Aseptic), API manufacturing, Biotechnology (Vaccines, Blood Plasma Fractions, Monoclonal Antibodies).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. This role will act as an Automation Engineer within the California Facilities and Engineering group in the Automation Engineering Department o four client located in San Francisco.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement capital automation projects using industry best practices and BioMarin business processes.
• Support the scope, deliverables, schedule, and project team for capital expenditure (CapEx) of automation projects.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of RFP and bidder/vendor analysis for General contracting and engineering services when design build method used.
• Works directly with project controls to prepare and update project status, schedule, resource, and cost reports within Oracle based tools (OPPM & P6) for the use of numerous BMRN departments.
• Identify and oversee system integrations.
• Ensure consultants & contractors working on any automation related projects maintain compliance with all GMP requirements (including training), EHS&S and security requirements, including completion and review of Job Hazard Assessments company policies.
• Coordinate/support engineering and automation design, commissioning, qualification, and the QA Validation groups as appropriate.
• Proactively look for and recommend improvements in site processes and procedures.
• Represent the Capital Project Automation group with good communication and presentation skills.
• Provide status reports on Projects to Automation Management as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training plus 8+ years related experience working on various automation systems
• Minimum 10 years of automation engineering experience preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical organization
• Emerson DeltaV Process Control System (PCS)
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision: meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, provide recommendations and effectively communicate updates.
• Experienced with communicating with in supporting Executive Management as well as providing
• direction support for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be very organized and possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be proficient with Internet navigation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams, Sharepoint), Adobe Acrobat
• Should be flexible to working outside the core business hours (occasionally on short notice, and a limited basis) as needed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and fast-moving priorities.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment within a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Skilled at solving multi-dimensional problems with both quantitative and qualitative variables.
• Ability to lead and influence others in support of company objectives.
• Excellent decision making and cross functional team building skills.
• Solid understanding of GMP, GLP, and non-GMP project requirements
• Able to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships.
• Strong team working skills across client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.

MMR Consulting is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, etc. To learn more about MMR, please visit

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.