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Associate Automation Engineer, P&O - Shift Engineering, SYR Digital Plant
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Shift Support Engineer within the Digital Plant (DP) team will be the frontline support for all Digital Manufacturing (DM) and Process Control System (PCS) issues within the Syracuse Manufacturing Facility. The Shift Support Engineer will represent the Digital Plant team as the lead engineer for all trouble calls related to digital manufacturing and process control systems. In addition, the Shift Support Engineer will perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, minor automation projects as well as support deviation investigations and work closely with manufacturing personnel to identify opportunities for improvement.
Bristol-Myers Squibb will provide training as necessary to enable skills in specific applications used to support this role.
Shift position 6AM-6PM (rotating schedule, every other weekend)
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support the operation of all GMP manufacturing systems (Process Automation Systems, Digital Manufacturing) in the Manufacturing facilities at Syracuse, NY.
Provide Troubleshooting support and guidance of Digital Plant systems in support of manufacturing.
Investigate the root cause of Digital Plant problems and propose solutions to prevent recurrence.
Support the configuration, testing and implementation of process control solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.
Ensure the documentation of the knowledge base is maintained on how to resolve issues encountered, thus facilitating the job for future activities.
Participate in corrective and preventative action planning, as well as execution and implementation of identified CAPA in support of the deviation investigation process.
Provide Digital Manufacturing and Process Control system support and troubleshooting to ensure 24/7 uptime.
Provide oversight and ownership on the Automated Manufacturing processes, including Batch Recipes, Formulas, Phases, and automated sequences.
Lead manufacturing process improvement projects and interact with cross-functional groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify unsafe conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:
The position requires a strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory agency requirements and strong technical operational knowledge of the upstream and/or downstream process unit operations.
Incumbents must have demonstrated a strong ability to successfully lead cross functional teams as well as have the ability to expertly execute tasks in an individual contributor role.
Incumbents must have demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues and have the skills and understanding to troubleshoot process upsets.
Must have ability to work as self-starter and prioritize in a dynamic cross-functional team based environment
The role requires demonstration of successful participation on diverse work teams where combined contribution, collaboration and results were expected.
The position requires excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to provide direction and communicate expectations to the operating staff.
Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:
Advanced knowledge of engineering or sciences generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in, engineering, science, biochemistry or related discipline or its equivalent is highly desired
Direct biologic manufacturing experience of 3+ years..
Significant knowledge and proven expertise of engineering and operating principles related to typical biopharmaceutical upstream and downstream processing and support equipment including but not limited to bioreactors, filtration and ultra filtration, CIP, SIP, centrifugation, chromatography, and media and buffer make-up.
Physical Demands:
This position is an office-based position which requires appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) when field work is required. Frequent repeated motions such as keyboarding are required.
Work Environment:
This position is based indoors and you will primarily be working with others, but also independently and alone at times. This position is a team & project-based position that will require shift work, weekends, and holidays.
Travel:
This position requires up to 5% of travel.
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.
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