Key Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for control systems and equipment integration system designs.
• Develop applications on-prem/cloud (device-to-device communications or device-to-cloud communications) and selection of specifies control components that support production and machine integration.
• Designs control systems and (PC and PLC based) solutions.
• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs. Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure the team can meet delivery requirements.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status and results. Deliver data-driven insights, produce timely and actionable information to help drive business results through effective dashboards and visualizations.
• Leads project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of issue. Provide leadership role on championing functional best practices.
• Opportunity to learn or implement industrial controls software.
• Influences and defines functional, departmental/divisional procedures through involvement with cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Provides training as required to ensure that the solutions can be operated effectively.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to elicit requirements and transform them into technology solutions.
• Incident Management: Manages Equipment failure outlining impact on the business, recovery plan, and resources required.
• Ensure best software practices are employed by the group so as to maximize equipment effectiveness.
• Provide software development leadership and be the final arbitrator on choices/conflicts.
• Determines appropriate contract staff levels and skills in order to meet the plant software development requirements.
• Directs the development of and ensures compliance with Software Validation/Control policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Equipment Engineering procedures.
• Provides software support to the Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing groups.
• Reviews software design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and systems.
• Familiar with all aspects of software validations and 21 CFR Part 11 Issues for electronic records and signatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in industrial software development, control systems, and manufacturing automation environments.
• Experience with PLC/PC-based solutions, equipment integration, and software validation activities.
• Experience leading technical projects and supporting manufacturing equipment systems.
• Knowledge of software validation requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, automation, and system integration projects.

Required Skills

• Software development.
• PLC/PC-based control systems.
• Industrial controls and automation.
• Equipment integration.
• Device-to-device and device-to-cloud communication.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Project management.
• Data visualization and dashboard development.
• Software validation.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Knowledge of Quality System requirements.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Technical coaching and mentoring capabilities.