The PositionAs part of the Site Operations organization, the Sr. Automation Engineer is a member of the Facilities Systems & Plant Engineering (FSPE) team that provides technical support to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of site facilities, utilities and equipment at Genentech's South San Francisco and Dixon sites. The Sr. Automation Engineer acts as a Technical System Owner and subject matter expert for various process automation platforms. This role actively engages in the design, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of critical automation and technology infrastructure for a portfolio of 50+ buildings and 6 million square feet of space. This role directly supports capital projects, business initiatives; leads process improvements and regulatory inspections. Responsibilities:Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Act as Technical System Owner (TSO) Own and maintain a wide range of automation platforms, control systems and system applications (GMP & non-GMP automation assets) Lead the design, development, and implementation of Process Automation systems Support continuous improvements to existing procedures, standards and cross-functional business processes. Customer Support: Work closely with Site Operations customers and provide essential system support in a 24x7 environment (SSF & Dixon)
Identify and resolve hardware and software application issues; manage change control. Manage and maintain server infrastructure including system patching, upgrade, backups, operating procedures, and system manuals. Install and troubleshoot communication networks. Lead system commissioning and qualification efforts. Develop standard operating procedures and technical support manuals. Direct the activities of contract engineering personnel. Who You Are: You have over 8+ years of experience designing and supporting process automation systems in manufacturing or critical operations environments, with recent experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing environment. You excel at working within a team, learning new technologies, and collaborating with internal customers, team members, and external vendors. Your exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills set you apart, and you're a pro at managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong problem-solving capabilities, including equipment troubleshooting. Strong hands-on technical experience in the following areas is required: PLC/SCADA: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk Data Systems: OSI PI Data Archive and Collectives, Asset Framework (including plugins), OSI PI Connectors and Kepware OPC An understanding of cGMP regulations and Good Engineering Practices (GEP) is second nature to you, and you are continuously seeking improvement through methodologies such as LEAN/Six Sigma. Your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, along with system-specific certifications, rounds off your impressive profile. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $116,400 - $216,200 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.
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