PThe Manager of Automation Engineering is responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of automation technologies and strategies at the Villa Guardia manufacturing site within a GxP environment, to improve efficiency and to maintain industry standards in cooperation with Global Engineering and with the Automation Engineering teams of internal manufacturing sites. This role leads Building Process Automation improvement activities, drives new Process Control and Safety Systems deployments across the Villa Guardia Site, and provides maintenance support for existing Manufacturing Process Control Systems. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliDesign and implement Hardware and Software solutions in accordance with SOPs and the Global Automation Policy. /liliCooperate with Global Engineering, Internal Manufacturing sites Automation Engineers, and IS for the TechOps Automation Roadmap implementation, including the definition of automation system interfaces with the IT infrastructure. /liliSupport Site Engineering in the activities of specification and follow up of pharmaceutical plants and equipment using established procedures. These include equipment selection, schematic design, system layout, cost estimation and system documentation. /liliDevelop and implement control and automation design based upon cause-and-effect documentation, PIDs, control narratives and an understanding of the environment. /liliEnsure accuracy and reliability of instrumentation, control and safety systems. /liliActively identify and pursue process quality, efficiency, and safety improvements, by maintaining cGxP and HS knowledge applicable to the job and by assessing them against the “State of the Art” technology. /liliWrite and update SOPs and other Process Control System documentation as part of the operational lifecycle. /liliCooperate with the Site Engineering, QA and IS Compliance departments to ensure production continuity and timely execution of audits, CAPAs and validation testing. In particular: ulliEnsure that deployed systems are available for Manufacturing, maintained, and their qualified status is not compromised. /liliCoordinate with the Manufacturing team, ensuring all system changes are communicated ahead of time and that the production schedule is accounted for. /liliReact quickly to reports of Manufacturing system faults, troubleshoot in collaboration with Manufacturing and the other Engineering disciplines. /liliAssist in the development software and hardware configuration to remediate system faults or errors, improve efficiency and safety, as requested and in response to CAPA or Error report actions. /liliCarry out preventative and planned maintenance activities on time and identify maintenance requirements where needed. /liliCarry out system modifications in accordance with the Change Control procedure. /li /ul /li /ulpFor his/her Area of competence, he/she carries out the operating procedures for the management of his/her activity in compliance with the Principles of the Environmental Policy and the Quality System, applying the guidelines contained in the Environmental Management System procedures of his/her area of competence. /ppParticipates in the training and education courses in the field of the Environmental, Safety and Quality Management System and in the training courses on Procedures, Instructions, Manuals and Operating Protocols. /ppHe/She is responsible for carrying out his/her activities so that the management of environmental and safety aspects is conducted correctly. Carries out the work activities, in compliance with the directives received, as required by Legislative Decree 81/08. Guarantees compliance with all applicable Laws, Codes, company standards and Procedures relating to his/her area of competence, particularly the requirements of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals Code of Conduct. /ph3Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities /h3ulliAdvanced knowledge of Distributed Control and Safety Systems and/or PLC applications. /liliAwareness of integrated process control SIMATIC Batch (batch processing). /liliGood demonstrable knowledge of Batch process. /liliWorking knowledge of GAMP and GEP. /liliDatabase administration experience (SQL). /liliAdvanced PLC programming skills (e.g. STL, SCL). /liliHigh level programming e.g. C, C++, VB etc. /liliCompleted structured system testing and documentation such as FAT/SAT/OQ protocols. /liliFollowed system maintenance programmes. /liliCompleted system version upgrades. /liliCapability to install, configure and update Process Control System software (Siemens brand is preferred). Experience of Siemens products (e.g. PCS7). /liliExperience in maintaining and upgrading PLC or DCS control systems. /liliExperience in designing, maintaining and upgrading network infrastructures. /liliSoft skills: ulliAble to form long term relationships with key support groups, QA, engineering, CSV group and senior managers across the site. /liliShares ideas and information and acts in a transparent manner /liliDemonstrates a ‘can do’ approach. /liliWilling to learn new technologies and their application relevant to the job /liliFluent English /liliGood oral, written and presentation skills essential /li /ul /liliFollowing capabilities will be considered a valuable plus: ulliExperience on the installation, configuration and updating of Process Control System software from major vendors other than Siemens (ABB, Emerson, Rockwell etc.) /liliExperience in the Pharmaceutical Industry /liliExperience of Safety Instrumented Systems /liliExperience of commissioning activities /liliOperational Excellence / Lean manufacturing skills and/or certifications (i.e: Green or Black Belt) /li /ul /li /ulh3Required/Preferred Education And Licenses /h3ulliMaster’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Automation or any relevant technical education /lili7 ÷ 10 years’ experience of PLC based unit operation including graphical interface and data collection /li /ulpJazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. /ppThe successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: /ph3Seniority level /h3ulliMid-Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ulliFull-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ulliEngineering and Information Technology /li /ulh3Industries /h3ulliPharmaceutical Manufacturing /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr