Automation, Building and Infrastructure Lead

Description

The Automation, Building and Infrastructure Lead serves as a working lead who manages a team of BMS engineers or technical SMEs. This role serves as a BMS/BAS/EMS/clean utilities Building infrastructure (B&I) Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) for B&I systems that control and monitor the facilities and utilities supporting laboratories, offices spaces and the pilot plant. The incumbent Manages the B&I system, life cycle including implementation, modifications, vendor management, system support, and maintenance support (on/off shift).

Expertise is applied by providing direct facility support related to the targeted B&I Automation system architecture as well as serving as technical and/or overall lead for capital projects involving the installation of new or modification of existing B&I systems, equipment and/or utilities.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $192,000. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical leadership skills to support and manage a team of B&I automation engineers or techs to solve facility infrastructure challenges (hands on) varying in both scope and complexity. Accountable to B&I budget management, vendor management and coordination for operations system deployment, and implementation schedule.
• Continue to foster B&I automation engineers, techs for business and technical development.
• Capability to lead B&I automation engineers, techs, vendors and contractors in their roles and making clear their responsibilities for key objectives, including day-to-day operations or as members of a project team.
• Accountable for goal development and assessment of direct and indirect reports.
• Support development of the B&I Automation strategy following global standards and align with the business needs of responsibility.
• Lead B&I automation system development, modification, and optimization efforts on a large scale and drive actions that require buy-in and support from multiple other functions including but not limited to Innovation Unit, Quality, Project Engineering, and Maintenance. Cross-functional leadership capability is essential.
• Develop and maintain overall knowledge of B&I Automation system platform, IT infrastructure and B&I System integration. Provide training on B&I system to end users as required for new or existing equipment/processes.
• Educate and mentor other facility tech, engineers, technicians, etc. to foster a continuous effort to bring others to the same level of expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Computer Science with five (5) years of BMS/BAS Control field experience or minimum ten (10) years relevant business or IT experience required.
• Working experience with Building Management/Automation Systems is required.
• Five (5) years of experience leading people or vendors.
• Experience must include at least 3 years in GMP regulated industry.
• Strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• Strong understanding of building automation systems and relation to bio-pharmaceutical industry validation / GMP requirements.
• General knowledge of electronics, electrical wiring and communications equipment, HVAC equipment, and central utility equipment.
• Proven ability to implement, maintain, and optimize automation solutions in complex operational environments.
• Preferred experience with Honeywell, Geo Scada, Wonderware Aveena, Phoenix, and Zenon.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.