Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead is responsible for the site-wide operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BAS infrastructure, supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and critical facilities. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in Siemens Desigo CC systems, including configuration, programming, and system lifecycle management, while supporting a team of required resources. The BAS lead ensures reliable, compliant, and secure facility automation, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant site operations aligned with our company's engineering, quality, and sustainability objectives., * Operations & Reliability:

• Own the day-to-day performance and reliability of site BAS, including systems supporting: o HVAC o Cleanrooms o Utilities (WFI, PW, compressed gases) o Environmental monitoring support

• Serve as the site technical lead for Siemens Desigo CC, including system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Lead root cause investigations and resolution of BAS deviations, alarms, and system issues, minimizing impact to GMP operations.

• Establish clear technical standards, expectations, and performance goals for BAS support activities.

• Technology Integration & Reliability

• Perform and/or oversee hands-on configuration and programming of Siemens Desigo CC systems, including: o Point configuration o Graphics development o Alarm management o Control logic modifications

• Review and approve BAS design changes, logic updates, and system expansions.

• Ensure all BAS changes follow approved change control, validation, and cybersecurity processes.

• Compliance, Validation & Quality

• Ensure BAS systems remain audit-ready, compliant with GMP, data integrity, and site quality requirements. o Support validation activities including: o User Requirements o Functional Specifications o Testing (IQ/OQ) o System releases and changes

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve deviations, CAPAs, and inspections related to BAS.

• Lifecycle, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute BAS lifecycle management plans, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and system standardization. o Drive continuous improvement in: o Energy efficiency o Alarm rationalization o System performance and availability

• Collaborate with site and global engineering teams to align BAS implementations with our company's standards and best practices.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage BAS vendors and system integrators, ensuring delivery meets contractual, technical, and quality expectations.
• Act as the primary BAS interface for facilities, manufacturing, labs, EHS, and IT/OT cybersecurity teams.
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• 3+ years of experience with building automation systems
• Experience with building automation applications such as Siemens Desigo
• Understanding of HVAC, cleanroom, and utility automation systems.
• GMP experience preferred, including validation, change control, compliance, and SDLC practices.
• Knowledge of IT/OT networking, cybersecurity, and BAS architectures.
• Familiarity with alarm management and energy optimization initiatives.
• Experience managing vendors and system integrators.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring facility and environmental control reliability for a high-profile GMP site. The BAS lead directly enables safe product manufacture, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while shaping the long-term evolution of BAS capabilities at the site.

Required Skills: Audit Management, Build Automation, Building Automation Systems, Business Process Improvements, Continuous Process Improvement, Cybersecurity, Data Management, GMP Compliance, Maintenance Processes, Medical Devices, Networks, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Leadership, Technology Integrations, Data Analysis Goal-Oriented Microsoft Excel Time Management Microsoft Office Self Development Inventory Planning Process Improvement Organizational Skills Performance Reporting Continuous Improvement Process

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The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00

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