Automation Expert

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The PositionThe job holder is as technical leader and SME for electrical and automation of production system and equipment, means that not only for routine operation, but also contribute for new project and improvements tasks from electrical and automation side. The job holder will lead or support new project for manufacturing equipment and system. The manufacturing equipment includes: compounding system, weighing system, cleaning and sanitizing system, automatic reagent filling, label & carton printing, and the job holder will mainly focus on:  Servo control /PLC/HMI/SCADA/PI system. The job holder should be capable to develop a detailed knowledge of the automated manufacturing processes, including the cause & effect relationships between automation and production performance, and be capable to identify the critical automation process for production quality and efficiency Main Tasks & ResponsibilitiesEnsure all the automation related tasks are in compliance including quality and safety requirements Establish new and/or transfer existing DOM (Diagnostics Operations Mannheim) Technical requirements and SOPs to fit Asia Manufacturing (AM) needs As technical SME of electrical and automation, responsible for define and keep optimizing the PM task of electrical and automation system Responsible for complex automation and electrical problem solving, provide technical solution for M&R technician, lead electrical and automation modification and improvement Responsible for automation system maintenance, including but not limited to system programming backup and recovery, software system diagnosis and maintenance Lead or support for the new automated process equipment project from procurement, installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance Technical training for maintenance technicians As technical coordinator and contact window with IT team Participate in the design and implementation of new equipment according to divisional and local standards. Support or lead improvement or CAPEX from commissioning to qualification (SAT/FAT/IQ/ OQ/PQ). Participate in the OEE team identify and implement improvements to equipment and equipment maintenance and documentation, to minimize unscheduled downtime and increase OEE As lead user of OSI-PI system, be responsible for the new user training process Provide technical support for site automation strategy plan and execution Other tasks assigned by head of department Qualification & ExperienceTechnical education background, major in mechanical and electrical engineering Electrical and Automation education or equivalent by experience Bachelor or above degree in Electrical and Automation or equivalent by experience Experience 1. > 3 years working experience in a high regulated manufacturing site 2. Equipment management experience Preferred: 1.Working experience in compounding, filling or packaging areas 2. New production equipment qualification and validation experience is a plus 3. Line manager experience Professional Competencies 1. Familiar with problem solving methods 2. Experience in SAP PM Module 3. Knowledge of TPM (total productive maintenance) methodology is recommended. 4. Strong Automation background and good understanding of the GAMP5 guidelines. 5. Familiar with CFDA Medical Device GMP 6. Good experience on OSI-PI system 7. experience in a highly regulated cGMP manufacturing environment. Languages CET-4 or above Proficient in English for professional workplace communication Leadership CompetenciesLeadership competencies at proficient level, in line with corporate framework. Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.