Description
Automation Strategy & Architecture
- Define and implement standardized automation architecture across the facility, including PLC platforms, I/O configurations, communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), and software frameworks.
- Lead the integration of equipment and systems into centralized SCADA/DCS platforms ensuring interoperability and scalability.
- Develop and enforce automation standards for recent equipment and systems to ensure consistency and future-proofing.
Vendor Identification & Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard automation vendors and system integrators aligned with project goals and compliance requirements.
- Drive tec
- Drive technical discussions with vendors to ensure alignment with centralized architecture and integration capabilities.
- Manage vendor performance during design, commissioning, and qualification phases.
Touchless Operations & Robotics
- Champion the implementation of touchless operations through robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs),
and smart sensors.Lead automation initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging areas to reduce manual interventions and enhance compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics with MES, SCADA, and ERP systems.
URS & Equipment Integration
- Draft and review User Requirement Specifications (URS) with a focus on automation readiness and centralized system integration.
- Ensure all new equipment is compatible with the facility’s automation standards and digital infrastructure complying all International Automation Standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate integration plans and execution.
Data Management & Analytics
- Establish data acquisition and historian systems for real-time monitoring and analytics.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to visualize equipment performance, process KPIs, and compliance metrics n Jointly with Data Scientist and Lead Industry 4.0.
- Utilize analytic