Senior/Level III Engineer, Automation

As a Senior/Level III Engineer in Automation at Novartis, you'll take charge of designing, configuring, installing, and maintaining our automation software and hardware. Responsibilities also include overseeing automation projects, preparing scopes of work, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, and managing automation contractors to keep projects within timelines. Your technical expertise will be essential for integrating third-party equipment and managing all aspects from project inception through to execution.

To qualify for the Senior/Level III Engineer position at Novartis, you need a B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Depending on the level, candidates should have 5 to 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations. Familiarity with programming and maintaining systems like DeltaV, Rockwell’s SCADA, and PLC/BMS systems, as well as excellent communication skills are also critical.

For the Senior/Level III Engineer in Automation role at Novartis, experience in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations is highly preferred. This includes hands-on experience with automation systems, such as DCS (DeltaV) and SCADA (Rockwell FactoryTalk), along with a solid background in project management, troubleshooting, and technical writing to ensure effective communication and documentation.

At Novartis, as a Senior/Level III Engineer in Automation, you'll be part of a dynamic team that includes other engineers, project managers, and cross-functional collaborators focused on gene therapy manufacturing. You'll report to the Associate Director of Process Automation, and your leadership will guide the automation design team towards achieving project objectives, facilitating discussions, and ensuring information is shared transparently among team members and stakeholders.

Yes, Novartis strongly supports professional growth for employees in the Senior/Level III Engineer in Automation role. With opportunities to lead significant projects, implement new technologies, and collaborate with diverse teams, you'll have the chance to broaden your skill set and advance your career within an innovative environment that fosters continuous development.

Discuss specific projects where you've implemented or maintained DeltaV systems. Highlight your troubleshooting experiences and any challenges faced. Emphasize your understanding of how DeltaV integrates with other systems in the biopharmaceutical industry and your ability to adapt to new technologies.

Explain your organizational skills and project management tools you use to track timelines, resources, and deliverables. Provide examples demonstrating your ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.

Discuss your understanding of GMP regulations and your experience developing and maintaining SOPs. Share examples where you've contributed to audits or validation processes, ensuring robust compliance during system implementations and maintenance.

Describe a specific project where you played a critical role. Include details about your objectives, teamwork, challenges overcome, and how the project impacted the organization positively.

Talk about your hands-on experience with SCADA systems, citing specific instances where you programmed or troubleshot the Rockwell FactoryTalk system. Mention the benefits these systems bring to manufacturing processes in terms of efficiency and monitoring.

Explore your systematic approach to troubleshooting, explaining how you analyze issues, utilize data, collaborate with team members, and implement solutions. Provide a recent example to illustrate your problem-solving skills.

Describe your strategies for breaking down complex technical concepts into understandable terms. Highlight any experiences where clear communication led to successful collaboration and project outcomes.

Share your experience working with cross-functional teams and how you foster communication and teamwork. Discuss techniques you use to establish shared goals and keep everyone aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Detail your understanding of validation and verification in compliance with GMP and how you've applied this knowledge in past roles. Mention the importance of these processes in maintaining system reliability and product quality.

Describe your familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma and how you’ve utilized these in your projects to drive efficiencies and enhance automation processes.