August 5, 2024

WuXi Biologics

Dundalk

AIS Infrastructure Engineer

As Automation Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for the AIS Systems Infrastructure and will support the installation, configuration, maintenance and backup/recovery of the IT Systems and Infrastructure associated with Process Automation (Delta V), VPE (Siemens) and Lab Systems. The ideal candidate will have strong LAN, Hyper V, Windows Server, VMware, Citrix, AD, Domain Controls, IAM and Security experience.

Department Description
As Automation Infrastructure Engineer you will be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives.
In this role you will be reporting to the AIS Lead.

Your Responsibilities

In this Role, you will support and lead critical to-manufacturing and laboratory systems and ensure their availability reducing and eliminating unplanned downtime
Provide subject matter expertise in the design and implementation of new or upgraded technologies within the manufacturing and laboratory environments
Work closely with corporate AIS and IT infrastructure teams to ensure continued technical alignment
Responsibility for defining and implementing the maintenance of all manufacturing and laboratory system assets. Ensure appropriate monitoring, alerting and response to network and system issues affecting functionality and availability.
Maintain relationships with critical suppliers, managing escalations and resolution of technical issues
Work closely with corporate security to manage cybersecurity for manufacturing and laboratory systems.
Evaluate corporate standards and manufacturing/laboratory specific technologies for suitability.
Manage scheduling, implementation and reporting of preventative maintenance, OS and Application patching and upgrades on manufacturing systems network.
Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents
Flexibility to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the AIS Team Lead.
Will act as a role model for the Engineering function and the wider organisation in adherence to the Wu Xi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position, will have the following:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statics, Biotech Engineering, or related Computer Science engineering

Knowledge/Experience

Strong experience in operations/manufacturing environment required.
Significant experience with server/network infrastructure for Virtualised Systems in biotech/pharma industry.
In-depth experience with physical installation of Server and Network Infrastructure.
Experience with Dell Multi-host blade systems.
Delta V Administration, including Backup and Recovery solutions for virtualised server infrastructure.
Deploying and managing Server and Network monitoring tools.
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
Thin Client Software solutions.
SQL Server and OSI Pi experience is a plus.
Preparing method statements, safe plans of action, and work permits.
Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMWare and Hyper-V) in operational environments.
Understanding Microsoft and Vendor package licensing.
Key LAN principles in manufacturing environments.
Network architecture/engineering: TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.
Documentation: Hardware Design, Network Design, FAT, and SAT.
Knowledge of c GMP in biologics manufacturing and automated systems.

Personal skills

Strong technical and organizational communication, coordination, and meeting facilitation skills.
Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
Independent
Self-motivated
Organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!
If you can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our mission - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. Apply now!

Wu Xi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.