Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Mfg Systems Engineer
• 12 hours Shift - 5pm a 5:30am

Description:

Under general supervision, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment in second shift. Apply basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity.

Functions:

1. Support non-standard shift organization including first, second, night, 12 hours and/or weekends shifts (24/7 operation).
2. Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
3. Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
4. Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
5. Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.
6. Prompt and regular attendance to workplace.
7. Function as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
8. Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity.
9. Work with Research, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Development, Utilities, Facilities, Quality Assurance and/or Validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
10. Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.
11. Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
12. Obtain and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
13. Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules.
14. Develop process control applications utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
15. Familiarity with industry standards for batch control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP.
16. Develop specification, engineering documents, SOP and operating standards.
17. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation or process issues in the field.
18. Operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Engineering OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of Engineering and/or Automation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates familiar with any of the following will be given preference:
  • Batch Process Control and recipe management.
  • Distributed I/O configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Industrial communication protocols Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet.
  • Rockwell Automation Factory Talk & ControlLogix PLC Platform.
  • Rockwell Automation FTView SE and FTBatch systems.
  • Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus.
  • Data Historian - OSI PI Historian System and PI ProcessBook.
  • Siemens TIA Portal HMI and S7 Controllers.