Principal manufacturing systems engineer

Does the thought of supporting projects to advance digital innovation excite you? Do you love building and developing high performing teams? If you are passionate and want to be part of our mission to serve patients—every patient, every time—then check out this exciting new opportunity.

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will be part of our manufacturing operations. Our facilities continue to implement new technologies and Industry 4.0 capabilities. In this role, you may also support projects at other manufacturing sites.

Lead the execution and successful delivery of a varied portfolio of IS/Automation projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management, and financial management for the portfolio.

Accountable for end-to-end Technology projects delivery from business case creation through qualification and go-live into manufacturing production. This includes scope definition, technical leadership, budget estimation and management, reporting, vendor engagement, and other related responsibilities.

Anticipate, evaluate, and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays, and problems by utilizing technical, project management, and business expertise.

Perform cross-system analysis, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, and recommend optimal solutions. Manage multiple initiatives and priorities.

Translate strategic opportunities and emerging technology solutions into tangible, pragmatic, executable plans aligned with corporate blueprints and standards, using business drivers to address local business needs and project requirements.

Effectively manage relationships with peers, IS service owners, business partners, enterprise IS service partners, and vendors.

Communicate with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.

Elicit and analyze needs identified by business stakeholders and convert them into functional design specifications.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer professional we seek is a collaborative individual contributor leader with these qualifications.

• Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years of combined Information Systems and Manufacturing Process Automation experience
• Master's degree in Engineering and 4 years of combined Information Systems and Manufacturing Process Automation experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of combined Information Systems and Manufacturing Process Automation experience

• Engineering, Information Systems, Computer and/or Software background with GMP-regulated industry experience and proven track record leading projects and resources.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, including 5+ years in Pharma/Biotech industry.
• 5+ years of combined experience with Automation/Process Control Systems (PCS), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and/or laboratory systems or IS platforms.
• 5+ years of experience with packaging and/or filling line systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Innovative, technically minded, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication, and facilitation skills in the English language.
• Proficient in two or more of the following software: Rockwell FactoryTalk, Rockwell PLCs, and/or OSIsoft PI Data Historian.
• Experience with Korber MES.
• Strong knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 & S95 industry standards, and methodologies.
• Experience or knowledge of advanced technologies around Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Digital Control Tower, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Instrument Data Acquisition (IDA).
• Familiarity with industry standards for software development life cycle methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Validation and change control methodology experience with understanding of cyber security and manufacturing network principles as applied to operations technologies. xcfaprz
• Experience in PCS/MES implementation, validation, and change control.

Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible