Automation Engineer

Description

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.

With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.

The Engineering department has a vacancy in its team for the following position:

Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer you will have responsability inside the Engineering function of sites in the following area: Automation.

• In the Automation Area: You'll develop standards and site operations according Corporate Standards and Best Practices to be applied at site.
• In the Projects area: You'll take overall responsibility on assigned projects from Design, Execution and Qualification (including CSV). Also, you'll give support by providing Project Management tools in non-automation related projects.

The main activities and responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of automation projects of the site.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance existing automation systems and processes.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for optimization and efficiency gains, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure that all automation site systems and processes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP).

• Identify potential risks associated with automation initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

• Develop and manage budgets for automation projects, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and cost-effectively.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in the engineering field (Electricity, Electronics, Automation or Chemical) and/or
• Master's degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.
• +5 years experience in technical departments: Automation Engineer (+3 years) and Project Management (+2 years).
• Advanced level of English language (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of SIEMENS suite for SCADA systems. Additional knowledge of DELTA V (EMERSON) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of different engineering disciplines and how they relate to one another.
• Deep knowledge regarding qualification process (URS, FS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) is a must.
• Process Safety mindset when executing the work.
• Proven supervisory and technical skills.
• Excellent teamwork capability, focus on client (Site Production and Quality).
• Great organizational skills and communication skills.
• Knowledge of working in a multicultural environment.
• Aptitude for managing risk.

Benefits

Terms and reward

We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.

The Procedure

Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered.

For more detailed information about the role and about the Recruitment & Selection process you can contact us via HRSpain@centrient.com. We invite you to visit our website www.centrient.com for information about our company.

Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required.