Principal Automation Engineer - Global Engineering

The Opportunity

As a Principal Automation Engineer you will be responsible for supporting large and/or complex facility/equipment improvement projects within our US manufacturing network as well as potentially at our international sites. Initially, you will perform a mix of remote and onsite work (first at the General Planner's office, later at construction site/plant). You will transition to local full time on-site work once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered. Travel of up to 40% to 50% of the time is expected during the project phase.

• Leads proactive measures to achieve the specified goals in the event of deviations from the project plan.
• Manages a sub-project team including external contractors and gives clear guidance to the team in terms of technical solutions and/or business processes.
• Maintain ownership of assigned work-package within discipline through all project phases so that target functionality, quality and reliability are achieved.
• Partners proactively with key customers, team members and stakeholders, while being open and approachable with a friendly, positive and professional attitude.
• Collaborate with PTE to evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and serve as the primary technical liaison with the IT/OT groups to drive higher levels of operational digitalization.

Who you are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) and 8 years experience, or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) and 7 years experience.
• Minimum of 8 years applicable automation and/or instrument and control system experience preferably majority in drug product function.
• 5 years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry/GMP experience.
• Significant travel (40-50%) assignment requiring weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignment as required to meet the business need.
• Proficient knowledge of English (written & spoken) a must, and other additional languages (e.g. Portuguese, German) a plus.

Preferred

• Exemplifies Roche Values and Leadership Commitments.
• Exceptional collaboration, team building and communication skills.
• Strong business and technical acumen, strategic agility and global perspective necessary to lead the groups to world-class performance.
• Global experience and culturally savvy, can adapt to and effectively manage in various cultural environments and organizational levels including executive management.