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The Digital Plant Shift Engineer will be an integral member of the Digital Plant team within Bristol Myers Squibb at the Devens, MA campus. This role requires troubleshooting, root cause analysis, development of resolutions to Incidents, Investigation support, Information and Data requests, and technical support for Biologics Manufacturing Processes in a timely manner with escalation as needed. Business Critical computerized systems include process automation systems, manufacturing execution systems, quality system, data systems, and other systems directly supporting operations at the Devens campus. In addition, this role provides application service management, outage management, life-cycle management, and compliant change implementation.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the 24/7 operation of all GMP computerized systems (including Process Automation Systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems) utilized at the Devens Biologics site.
- Focus on developing the technical and communication skills required to effectively support and troubleshoot complex automated and computerized systems while working in a cross functional organization.
- Follow applicable standard operating procedures while working with validated systems.
- Investigate the root cause of incidents. Propose resolution and escalate issues accordingly.
- Leverage and develop documentation within the knowledge base to resolve issues encountered and facilitate the troubleshooting of future incidents.
- Act as the site point of contact for planned and unplanned outages.
- Perform periodic system administration related activities to ensure systems operate within prescribed specifications.
- Support the configuration, testing and implementation of process control solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.
Position Requirements:
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
- 0-2 years’ experience with Process Control Systems or Manufacturing Systems.
- Knowledge and / or application of computerized systems.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
- Understands the expectations of working in regulated industries such as Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and to escalate when required.
- Work with all departments within the organization, specifically Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Laboratory Systems, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, Control Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data and Analytics teams, Enterprise teams, and Site Utility teams.
- Work within all Site Facilities, which requires one to give a high attention to detail, observe Hygienic practices including gowning, and on occasion to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- This is a shift (Day, Night) position providing support of 24/7 manufacturing operations. Shifts will require weekend coverage on an alternating schedule
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On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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