Process Control Engineer, Senior Principal Engineer - Seattle, United States - Bristol-Myers Squibb

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**Working with Us**

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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**Cell Therapy** is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS's continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

We are seeking a **Senior Principal Process Control Engineer** to design and develop novel process control strategies and implement adaptive solutions to advance next generation cell therapy manufacturing. The primary responsibility of the Process Control Engineer will be to design, develop and implement an end-to-end adaptive process control framework for cell therapy processes, leveraging and integrating varying data inputs. Specifically, this position will support control systems design, equipment interface design and configuration, programming, simulation and testing, troubleshooting and project documentation.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Develop and implement data communication and digital integration strategy between Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and cell therapy production equipment.

+ Leverage PAT data outputs, product - outcome correlations and causal experimental results to build relevant adaptive process models in alignment with the product's quality target product profile.

+ Source and integrate required process analyzers, process equipment, controllers, actuators, control modules and communication networks into BMS cell therapy processes.

+ Support the installation, validation and deployment of developed process control strategies and equipment to commercial GMP manufacturing.

+ Support ongoing application maintenance, troubleshooting and design and implementation of Life Cycle Management version updates.

+ Collaborate with internal and global functions (Process Development scientists, Manufacturing Sciences engineers, Manufacturing operators, Computerized System Validation specialists) to translate requirements into automated solutions.

+ Adhere to software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and S88 automation standards.

+ Partner with key stakeholders to define system requirements and functional specifications.

+ Provide training for system use, troubleshooting, and recipe maintenance to Technology Development and Process Development staff.

+ Interact with end users, IT, maintenance, and support groups while troubleshooting issues.

+ Request quotes from vendors for automation equipment, software development and automation system maintenance services.

+ Identify and implement continuous improvement, efficiency, and system reliability projects.

**Qualifications:**

+ BS in engineering, computer science or equivalent engineering discipline with 15+ years of process control automation experience and 5+ years relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience

+ Strong expertise in advanced process control systems with broad experience in the design of feedback control loops and complex algorithms that incorporate predictive models and artificial intelligence.

+ Proven experience with implementing adaptive control strategies to biopharmaceutical industrial processes that require high performance and robustness.

+ Experience configuring and testing communication protocols including OPC UA, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP and Profibus.

+ Experience with Delta V MES or similar manufacturing execution systemEmerson DeltaV expertise

+ Experience with control and equipment modules, state driven algorithms.

+ Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

+ Ability to work with users to clearly define written requirements.

+ Capable of adapting to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.

+ Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently as well as on a cross-functional and global teams.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $130,000 - $163,000 , plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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**Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers**

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

**On-site Protocol**

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R

**Updated:** :57:23.995 UTC

**Location:** Seattle-WA

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.