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Role Description

This is an in-person contract role for an I&C Electrical Engineer in Philadelphia. The position supports 200L scale gene therapy manufacturing suites, involving the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems, process control, and instrumentation oversight. The role requires collaboration with various support areas, labs, and utilities within an expanding manufacturing facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Field Presence: Active on-site support and system troubleshooting.
• Instrumentation: Design, specification, and selection of process control instrumentation (e.g., sensors, valves).
• Control Systems: Support for PLC, DCS, and SCADA configuration, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Electrical Systems: Design, installation, and maintenance of control panels, motor controls, and related power distribution.
• Loop Checks: Comprehensive verification of control loop wiring, functionality, and calibration.
• IOQ Support: Hands-on support for Installation and Operational Qualification of I&C systems.
• Calibration: Support and oversight of instrument calibration programs for accuracy and compliance.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosis and resolution of complex I&C and electrical component issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication and bridging gaps between Operations, Mechanical, Quality, Metrology, and IT.
• Documentation & Compliance: Developing and reviewing I&C documentation (P&IDs, schematics, datasheets) ensuring GxP and industry standard adherence.
• Process Optimization: Identifying opportunities to enhance control, efficiency, and reliability via I&C solutions.
• Hands-On Execution: Practical approach to problem-solving and system implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Control Engineering and Process Control.
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering and Control Systems Design.
• Skills in Instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.

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Role Description

This is an in-person contract role for an I&C Electrical Engineer in the greater Boston area. The position is crucial within an expanding R&D hub of a global biopharmaceutical company. It involves providing I&C expertise for cutting-edge research and early development efforts, including advanced control system design, implementation, and maintenance for novel processes. Responsibilities include overseeing instrumentation within an innovative R&D environment and collaborating extensively with scientific teams, pilot labs, and utilities to accelerate discovery initiatives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Field Presence: Active on-site support and system troubleshooting within an R&D setting.
• Instrumentation: Design, specification, and selection of instrumentation for research and early development process control.
• Control Systems: Support for PLC, DCS, and SCADA configuration, programming, and troubleshooting in an R&D context.
• Electrical Systems: Design, installation, and maintenance of control panels, motor controls, and related power distribution for R&D facilities.
• Loop Checks: Comprehensive verification of control loop wiring, functionality, and calibration for experimental/pilot processes.
• IOQ Support: Hands-on support for Installation and Operational Qualification of I&C systems in R&D environments.
• Calibration: Support and oversight of instrument calibration programs for accuracy and compliance in research settings.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosis and resolution of complex I&C and electrical component issues within R&D operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication and bridging gaps between R&D departments (e.g., Discovery, Process Development, Analytical, Quality, Metrology, IT).
• Documentation & Compliance: Developing and reviewing I&C documentation (P&IDs, schematics, datasheets) ensuring GxP and industry standard adherence relevant to R&D.
• Process Optimization: Identifying opportunities to enhance control, efficiency, and reliability via I&C solutions in early-stage development.
• Hands-On Execution: Practical approach to problem-solving and system implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Control Engineering and Process Control, ideally within R&D or pilot plant settings.
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering and Control Systems Design.
• Skills in Instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly in cross-functional scientific teams.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Experience in life sciences R&D or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.

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