Area Lead - Automation - DeltaV

Area Lead - Contract - Chicago, IL

Lead the automation charge in Chicago-own DeltaV solutions and drive commissioning success on a major pharmaceutical project.

Proclinical is seeking an Area Lead - Automation - DeltaV for a project-based role in Chicago. This position focuses on the commissioning phase of a long-term project and involves leading the control system solution for a specific area, ensuring alignment with program automation standards and user requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver the project on schedule and within budget.

Skills & Requirements:

• Background in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in automation within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in API-bulk manufacturing.
• Expertise in large pharmaceutical automation projects/programs.
• Proficiency in DeltaV Batch DCS; experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The Area Lead responsibilities will be:

• Take technical ownership of the automation solution for a designated project area.
• Define the S88 software structure and associated lists for the area.
• Develop and refine functional design specifications in collaboration with system integrators.
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews.
• Work closely with the Project Technical Lead and System Integrator to ensure successful project delivery.
• Align automation solutions with overall program automation philosophy and standards.
• Ensure consistency in automation deliverables, including requirements, functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes.
• Assist in defining and modifying software components as needed.
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Automation Technical Lead.
• Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications.
• Develop parameter and recipe specification documents.
• Address technical queries from system integrators and track issues post-software acceptance.
• Identify and analyze technical risks and plan appropriate responses.
• Maintain compliance with training requirements.

Compensation:

• $100 - $135 Per Hour

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Harry Budge at [email protected]

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