Summary
Alkermes is seeking a Process Automation engineer for our Wilmington, OH site responsible for providing support for control systems related to Manufacturing, Clinical, Utilities, Lab, and Pilot Plant Operations. Job responsibilities include maintaining standard software applications and custom modifications, resolving application issues, conducting application training and development of related SOPs, and supporting software system validation in a GMP environment.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the planning, development, and deployment of Process Automation control system solutions
- Apply knowledge and support for 21CFR part 11 and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Write documentation and assist with the validation of control systems
- Provide manufacturing run-the business support including some after-hour on-call coverage
- Execute change controls and applicable maintenance of related control systems
Requirements Engineer I
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering or Computer Science); or degree in process, with 0-2 years of experience with manufacturing control systems
- Basic understanding and experience with manufacturing control systems hardware and software
Preferred Education and Experience
- Siemens or Rockwell Software automation systems experience
- ControlLogix PLC programming experience
- FT View HMI programming experience
Requirements Engineer II
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering or Computer Science); or degree in process, with 2- 5 years of applicable experience with manufacturing control systems
- Basic understanding and experience with manufacturing control systems hardware and software
Preferred Education and Experience
- Siemens or Rockwell Software automation systems experience
- ControlLogix PLC programming experience
- FT View HMI programming experience
- FT Batch automation systems and S88 experience
Competencies
- Understands technical details of manufacturing control systems
- Applies analytical problem-solving skills in the troubleshooting of control systems
- Focuses on work results outcomes, not only task completion
- Coordinates activities independently with others
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in an office and a manufacturing environment.
Travel
- The travel requirements for this job are low; expected domestic travel 1-2 times per year
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About Us
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
