Automation & Controls Specialist

Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. 

 

Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.  

 

Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.

Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.  

 

As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives. 

The Automation & Controls Specialist will report directly to the Manager, Plant Facilities. The systems specialist will support and lead technical projects for the Rentschler Biopharma Milford Engineering department. The systems specialist will leverage experience with mechanical, electrical and controls systems to support facility startup, optimization, and operations.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering projects with technical expertise in automation, mechanical, and electrical
• Developing written plans for system testing and documentation
• Leading the startup of facilities building management system for integration of new mechanical and utility systems as part of capital projects
• Representing facilities department for commissioning and qualification of HVAC and process utility equipment and systems
• Supporting and developing reliability, redundancy and spare parts programs for critical facilities and manufacturing equipment and systems
• Assisting and or leading facilities technicians in technical troubleshooting to resolve ongoing site operational challenges
• Development of quality documentation Standard Operating Procedures for new mechanical and process utility equipment and systems
• Supporting startup, tuning and cycle development of process utility and process systems
• Training and guiding facilities maintenance technicians on newly implemented mechanical systems, or system changes to ensure successful transition of ownership from project team to operations team
• Execute daily rounds on rotating schedule for critical and support utilities and respond to conditions out of normal operating limits
• Must be “on call” as required and carry a cell phone to respond to facility emergencies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in facilities maintenance / operations (Biopharmaceutical Industry Strongly Preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of controls for biopharmaceutical process equipment and unit operations including integration of single use processing equipment, i.e., fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuge, UF/DF skids, filtration, chromatography, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of control strategies for HVAC mechanical systems including Air Handlers, Hot Water Systems, Chilled Water Systems
• Strong working knowledge of control strategies for process utilities and process equipment and systems
• Ability to methodically troubleshoot complex multi-system challenges
• Troubleshooting of sequence of operations on skidded equipment and systems and in field devices including tuning of control loops
• Participate in the PM tasks associated with skidded equipment
• Strong working communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
• Certified Control Systems Technician or similar certificate a plus
• Licensed Electrician a plus

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, copier
• Fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing and laboratory environment
• Professional and collaborative office environment

Physical Requirements

• PPE as required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures for short intervals

Base Pay Range

$90,000 - $105,000

Disclosure Statement

Rentschler Biopharma, Inc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base pay range listed for this position is the anticipated annual base salary range the organization reasonably, and in good faith, expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other application factors permissible by law. The annual base salary is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes our annual discretionary bonus program, medical insurance, our generous 401K program, plus a host of other benefits to aligned to support our employees’ personal and professional wellness. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.