Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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The Senior Specialist Manufacturing Systems Engineer provides input to the design and development for electronic Process Systems including DeltaV OSI Pi electronic batch records (MES) and process monitoring systems. The Engineer works with Digital Plant IT Manufacturing Operations and process subject matter experts to deliver process Changes. The position requires excellent project management skills and coordination with stakeholders as well as leadership enthusiasm intellectual curiosity scientific rigor and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented flexible and a subject matter expert in process systems. The Engineer reports within the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Apply manufacturing process expertise and process system technical knowledge during change management.
• Update User Requirements for process systems. Ensure consistent execution of system modifications and changes. Ensure adherence with governing documents related to change management.
• Works collaboratively with Manufacturing Digital Plant IT Validation Quality and MSAT to ensure change initiatives are driven to closure and migrated to the production area in a timely manner.
• Owns the lifecycle of process system changes.
  • Works with site functional teams including manufacturing engineering warehouse and quality assurance to gather user requirements for change development.
  • Understanding of DeltaV and MES library objects. Use that understanding to direct changes to associated systems.
  • Develop documentation to support the qualification of the DeltaV and MES recipes including test scripts and User Requirements.
  • Execute testing of the changes in the development environment to ensure functionality.
• Support Chain of Identity program and ensure it is maintained within the process systems.
• Deliver reports or metrics from reporting software.
• Able to use creative problem solving.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations investigations and change controls as a process system subject matter expert.
• Drive strong collaboration within the plant and across the network.
• Build trust and effective relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Specific Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Strong project management skills are needed. Minimum of 4 year experience with project coordination and cross-functional team leadership preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting Syncade MES DeltaV or other process automation software desirable.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required (science or engineering is preferred).
• 2 or more years of relevant work required preferably in the pharmaceutical biotechnology or cell therapy manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Syncade MES DeltaV or other process automation systems is highly desired.
• Experience in cell therapy biologics or vaccine manufacturing support tech transfer and validation is required.

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Around the world we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
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