Senior Technical Manager (DCS Automation / Process Controls) in Raleigh

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Qualified candidates must have demonstrable skill in planning and conducting work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Successfully completes small to medium engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

Purpose

Acropolis is looking for a dedicated, qualified technical manager to support our current clients. If you like to work within a small, focused, team-supported project environment, then this could be the perfect job for you!

Duties:

Lead controls projects and process applications. Additional duties may include the following:

Must have a strong understanding of ISA-88 Batch Control applications and modular concepts a must.

• Platform experience with Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PLCs, PCS, and or ABB DCS.
• Strong understanding of cGMP practices and GAMP5 is a must.
• Strong understanding on Computer System Validation and computer system life cycle management is a must.
• Strong capital project experience is a must.
• Write project specifications, equipment and instrument data sheets.
• Develop functional specifications and flow diagrams.
• Provide simulation support for chemical and manufacturing processes.
• Support development of automation, control and historian solutions for clients.
• Provide technical direction to mid-level and junior level staff.
• Provide technical review of progress by site selected vendors.
• Updating schedules and task lists.
• Provide direction for personnel performing in-field troubleshooting, process startups for new or modified production equipment.
• Provide expertise with PLC architecture design, programming, testing, and validation.
• Lead client through the development process.
• Author and review URS, FRS, and SDS documents.
• Support FATs and SATs.
• Support CQV and CSV activities.
• Follow established procedures per job scope, and specific design guidelines relative to the project.
• CFR Part 11 Compliance experience.
• Experience with Upstream and Downstream manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Create and manage overall system design.
• Assure project compliance with Code, Standards and URS.
• Perform design calculations, equipment selections, review calculations performed by the project designer.
• Perform existing system and equipment evaluations.
• Coordinate with Instrument and Controls Engineer and establish parameters for automation.
• Support development of Process Descriptions with client.
• Provide direction to project staff, and maintain project schedules, timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior designers to develop them into experienced engineers.
• Support, and at times lead RFP responses, proposal writing, and client presentations, and actively contribute to client relationship management.
• Stay abreast of state-of-the-art design through independent reading, attendance of seminars, and continuing education. Participate in design, analysis, and documentation training as listed in the Discipline Training guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to meet the project goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10-15+ years’ experience in manufacturing, and or chemical process design.
• Expertise in preparation of construction documents for large, technically sophisticated projects.
• Application knowledge of cybersecurity concepts to automation designs.
• Knowledge of Engineering calculations and equipment selection programs.
• Demonstrated ability in Process Simulation.
• Successful experience in supporting client development and client relationship management activities.

Skills and Abilities:

· Piping & Instrumentation (P&ID) interpretation.

· Knowledge of automation systems.

· Proficient at Control System Design.

· Ability to plan, engineer, and execute from start to finish.

· Platform experience with Siemens TIA Portal v14/v15.

· Platform experience with Rockwell Automation software, e.g., RSLogix 5000, Factory Talk Machine Edition/Site Edition, Factory Talk View, etc., highly .

· Knowledge of validation strategies and test case development.

· Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

· Capacity to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.

· Experience performing electrical maintenance on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.

· Knowledge of electrical safety standards.

· Interested in pursuing project management responsibilities.

· Professional demeanor and communication skills is a must.

· Understanding of process utilities, HVAC, and manufacturing is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Requires constant standing and moving 8-12 hours per day.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

· Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and kneel.

· Must be able to push and pull up to 15 lbs.

· Must be able to reach overhead.

We offer:

· Training opportunities..

· Health Insurance – major medical, dental and vision.

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Company DescriptionWe are a growing industrial automation and data management solution provider to the biopharma industry within North Carolina looking for a motivated, senior-level (10 – 15 years) Senior Technical Manager. This is a position will require time spent on-site directly engaging with clients, and WFH days.

Acropolis is helping to drive the future of industrial manufacturing by developing solutions on proven platforms that enable our clients to better connect, collect, visualize, and analyze their process data.

As such, we hire the best and brightest with a focus on building lasting relationships with customers, partners, independent consultants, and our employees. From our Raleigh-based beginnings in 2014, we are building our company while serving Fortune 500 biopharma companies in the southeast. This is an opportunity to make great things happen.

If you believe you are the best candidate, please submit your application, and include why you’re right for this role at this stage in your career.

Acropolis Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and we value at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or contract opportunities without regard to , , , , , , , , genetic information, status as an individual with a , or status as a protected veteran.Company DescriptionWe are a growing industrial automation and data management solution provider to the biopharma industry within North Carolina looking for a motivated, senior-level (10 – 15 years) Senior Technical Manager. This is a position will require time spent on-site directly engaging with clients, and WFH days.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAcropolis is helping to drive the future of industrial manufacturing by developing solutions on proven platforms that enable our clients to better connect, collect, visualize, and analyze their process data.\r\n\r\nAs such, we hire the best and brightest with a focus on building lasting relationships with customers, partners, independent consultants, and our employees. From our Raleigh-based beginnings in 2014, we are building our company while serving Fortune 500 biopharma companies in the southeast. This is an opportunity to make great things happen.\r\n\r\nIf you believe you are the best candidate, please submit your application, and include why you’re right for this role at this stage in your career. \r\n\r\nAcropolis Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and we value at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or contract opportunities without regard to , , , , , , , , genetic information, status as an individual with a , or status as a protected veteran.

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