Pinnaql is a trusted consulting partner to regulated life sciences companies, providing deep technical, validation, and quality expertise across every stage of the product lifecycle. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations to navigate complexity, accelerate project timelines, and maintain a strong state of compliance and audit readiness.
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethical standards for the following position:
- Warehouse Project Automation Area Lead
Purpose of the Role:
The Warehouse Automation Area Lead will be responsible the control system solution for the Warehouse project ensuring the solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy, standards and user requirements. The area lead will work in conjunction with the other members of the Project Team, including the Automation Project Manager, Automation Technical Lead, Automation Area Leads, Process Engineers, Tech Services/Manufacturing Science Representatives, Quality Engineers, and Operations.
Location:
- Remote, with travel 1 week monthly to IN
Role Responsibilities:
- Technical ownership for Warehouse project
- Define the S88 software structure and list for the area
- Develop draft function design specifications for the area
- Work with system integrators to finalize the functional specifications
- Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews
Role Description:
- Working closely with the System Integrator to successfully deliver the project on schedule and budget
- Collaborate with Program technical offices to ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards
- Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables in the area (requirements, functional specifications, control strategies etc.)
- Communicate progress, issues, and needs to automation technical lead for the project
- Provide input, review, and approve functional requirements and specifications
- Develop and partner with the selected System Integrator to create computer system validation deliverables.
- Secure vendor documents for skidded equipment to integrate with validation deliverables.
- Responding to system integrator technical queries
- Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software
- Assist the System Integrator in the implementation of the system architecture.
- Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance
- Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses
- Maintain compliance with training requirements
Role Requirement:
- BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/bulk manufacturing)
- Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise
- 5+ years’ experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Previous experience in a Warehouse Building preferable
- Exceptional teamwork abilities
- Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
At Pinnaql, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
Pinnaql is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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