Officer Automation

Job Description:

The Automation Officer will be responsible for design review, implementing, and maintaining Process Automation Systems (PAS), PLC, and SCADA systems, including key components such as Virtualization, Historian, DCS, RIO, OPC-UA, Profinet, and Serial communication. Will be responsible for coordinating with vendors to ensure the seamless integration of various equipment with the PAS. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders (external & internal) to facilitate equipment integration, while ensuring that all automation processes align with performance, quality, and regulatory standards. Ensuring all manufacturing activities at FLPL in Hyderabad, India, comply with SOPs, cGMP standards, Ferring Quality requirements, Safety and regulatory expectations

REQUIRED (Absolute criteria)

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field

Experience (in years): 0-3 years

Exposure/ Knowledge On

• Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, and Serial communication

• Good communication skill required for coordinating with external vendors, particularly in European markets, to facilitate seamless equipment integration with PAS and ensure compliance with technical requirements.

• Managing PAS, SCADA, PLC, DCS, historian, virtualization, RIO.

• knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks within automated systems.

• Safety standards and practices, continuous improvement methodologies, industrial equipment, instrumentation.

Technical Skills

• Documentation and reporting

• Process automation strategy development

• Technical troubleshooting and support

• Experience in relevant GMP facility and regulatory environment

• SCADA, HMI system working and/or configuration, operation

• PLC, DCS working and/or programming, integration

• Automated process testing and quality assurance

• Data monitoring and analysis

• Regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA, etc.)

• Continuous improvement methodologies

• Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure optimal performance of automated processes.

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