Automation Controls Engineer II in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining the control and data acquisition systems of the manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment at the site, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices.  Provides technical review and counsel on a variety of technical issues related to his/her expertise, and constantly looks for opportunities related to efficiency, reliability, and obsolescence, to identify business opportunities aligned with the site and company goals. 

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Able to define, prioritize and achieve realistic, specific goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with colleagues, various departments, and outside contractors. Schedule, manage and review the work of outside trade or technology firms as well as outside contractors for equipment, facilities, utilities, and other work related to automatic control. Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance according to the Maintenance Plan, and in support of the Manufacturing and Packaging operations. Identify and initiate projects for control upgrades within the guidelines established by the company, as well as industry standards. Support all engineering documentation efforts including SOP’s, PMs, and technical documents. Support and drive quality investigations into deviations related to automated equipment. Support and drive change requests and management related to automated equipment.  Produce drawings and project proposals for review with management. Provide programming support of building monitoring systems including HMI displays. Assure that facility/system engineering drawings and associated documentation (including work orders and Change Controls) are up to date in his/her field of expertise. Identify areas of cost-effectiveness with outside contractors, following the procurement policies. Demonstrate good decision-making and judgment capabilities, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Maintain the software licenses updated for all the automated systems. Support the Validation and Computer Systems Validation team. Other duties as assigned. Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance Maintain up to date trainings Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:                                                       

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field  Minimum of three (3) years experience in automation integration  PLC  and HMI experience (i.e.. Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Simatic) Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues and performing equipment upgrades in production maintenance Experience in system automation upgrades and production support, preferred Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry, preferred Detailed Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to process automation including the GAMP V model, preferred  Detailed knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for automated systems, preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                            
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.

Language Skills:                                                        
The ideal candidate should have the ability to read and interpret various documents, such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Additionally, they should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation skills.

Mathematical Skills:                                                               
Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Candidates must possess a strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.

Reasoning Ability:                                                  
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:                                                    
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and proven capability in effectively utilizing diverse software tools to streamline the organization's daily functions. Essential skills encompass adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                                 

Provides guidance and mentorship to team members Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment Champions change Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members Demonstrates strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to organize a time to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement technical writing and instructions  Effective interpersonal relation skills, while maintaining the adaptability to achieve company goals  Verbally expresses ideas and facts in a clear, logical, concise, and accepted grammatical style Knowledgeable with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.) Prefer knowledge in the design of building management systems and cleanroom aseptic facilities  Able to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations

Other Qualifications:

Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen  May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification  May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification  May be required to wear a respirator                                                   

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position. 

All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently.  Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity.  Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses.  Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents.  Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons.  Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each position’s physical requirements.  Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The working environments will vary for each Curia position.  The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. 

The office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions.  It is common to hear conversational noise in the background. 

The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile.  Therefore, aseptic gowning is required.  Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment. 

The warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials. 

Some positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection. 

All environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents. 

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.