Engineer Senior, Automation, Biotech Manufacturing - (JP10584)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer Senior, Automation, Biotech Manufacturing -
(JP10584) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. (hybrid) Employment Type:
Contract to Hire Business Unit: DSC EFR Automation III Duration: 2
years with likely extensions or conversion to permanent Posting
Date: 7/26/2022 Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Onsite
85% of time. 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer Senior,
Automation for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a
leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: Our
client is seeking an External Automation Engineer based in Thousand
Oaks, California to augment their Advanced Technology and
Automation (ATA) team. This role will support ongoing biological
processes and technology development projects in the manufacturing
pilot plants by maintaining and improving automation systems, new
technology introduction, and critical site support. The successful
candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and
problem-solving skills, exemplary communication and collaboration,
and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in
cross-functional teams is critical for this role. Why is the
Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team Top Must-Have
Skill Sets: 3-5 years of DeltaV experience as an automation
engineer. DeltaV version 13 or above. Preferred to have experience
in both DeltaV operate and DeltaV live Direct experience with
bioprocess unit operations such as bioreactors, chromatography,
filtration, et cetera. Knowledge and experience upstream and
downstream operations either from operator or automation support
perspective. Impeccable communication skills for collaboration,
reporting, and education for a wide audience background. Must be
self-reliant and be open to learning new things Must be willing to
be on call Must be willing to travel to east coast sites (Less than
5% of the time) Day to Day Responsibilities: Develop and support
process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS),
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition systems (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLC). Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to help
translate process requirements into automation and engineering
design. Participate in technical root cause analysis, incident
investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues
related to instrumentation and control systems. Design and test of
automated process equipment. Support new product introductions or
new technology introductions by performing engineering assessments,
implementing automation system configuration changes, and
supporting engineering runs. Support capital projects by applying
advanced automation engineering principles in the design,
specification, configuration, startup, and commissioning of process
equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and
complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is
preferred. Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes
from initial conceptualization through project turnover to
operations. Development of detailed specification, engineering
documents, SOPs, and operating standards. Familiarity with industry
standards of batch control systems, software development life cycle
methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP. Ownership and
administration of process control automation in process development
pilot manufacturing settings. Devise new approaches to complex
problems through adaptations and modifications of standard
automation technical principles. Work schedule flexibility to
support pilot plant operations and project requirements. Support a
safe working environment by complying with all necessary
environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations.
Basic Qualifications: Biomanufacturing or automation engineering
experience Delta V batch experience (Version 13 and above) B.S or
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Direct experience
with bioprocess unit operations such as bioreactors,
chromatography, filtration, et cetera. Strong control system
automation background in design, installation, programming, and
validation of automated processes. 2 years combined experience with
Emerson DeltaV DCS systems version 12 or above, Strong
communication/presentation skills especially with engineering
documentation. Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks. Must
be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.
Employee Value Proposition: The person in this role will learn
different aspects of Bio manufacturing and support cuttings edge
capital projects. They will also have the opportunity to introduce
new technology and mentor. Red Flags: Work history does not reflect
must have skills Unwilling to provide references from previous 2
positions Reluctance to relocate or be onsite Interview process:
Virtual interviews via webex. I will carry out vetting interviews
before passing candidates onto broader team. We invite qualified
candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If
you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular
position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on
our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to
share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in
applying for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
Keywords: 3 Key Consulting, Pico Rivera , Engineer Senior, Automation, Biotech Manufacturing - (JP10584), Engineering , Thousand Oaks, California
