Engineer II - Automation

At Aldevron, we shape the future of medicine by advancing science in meaningful ways. Our team of dedicated, forward-thinking associates share this goal by combining best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. We believe people are our most valuable asset. Whether this is your first step on a rewarding career path or are a seasoned professional ready to take your career to the next level, we hire the best from all backgrounds and experiences.

Aldevron is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

The Automation Engineer II  position for Aldevron is responsible for engineering projects related to Aldevron’s manufacturing processes, process optimization, new equipment and material investigation and onboarding, and support of Aldevron’s Automation initiatives. 

This position is part of the Technical Operations department located in Fargo, ND and will be onsite. At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of the Automation and Process Engineering team and report to the Manager, Process Engineering and Automation responsible for Automation and Manufacturing related projects from day-to-day to advanced needs.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as Technical SME for engineering and automation projects from investigation through implementation and release and in driving automation and software upgrades in Aldevron’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) lab
• Create project summary reports and present findings and recommendations to the internal or external customers
• Perform technical investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and excursions associated with automated and controls systems
• Support functional automation manufacturing requirements through process and equipment design, testing, and commissioning to meet end user requirements
• Act as Technical SME for implementation of equipment, software, or automation improvements related to corrective action, performance improvement

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Bioprocess or Mechanical preferred) or Scientific field (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology preferred) and 4+ years of experience with automation, engineering, networking, or Computer System Validation required.
• Experience with either Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Emerson PLCs required.
• Experience with HMI design, SCADA, DCS, and/or site scale control strongly preferred
• Biologics GMP manufacturing and processing requirements
• Regulatory requirements for biologics manufacturing

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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