Automation Intern
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Job Info

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The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.

Company:
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Job Description:

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. (AKBA) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova™ virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency, and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.

We are a growing team (140+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess can impact our future.

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for an Automation Intern to join our team at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess! The person in this role will, design, document, test, and assist with the delivery of bespoke software components for custom and standard capital equipment used for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product manufacturing (example equipment types include chromatography, buffer formulation, virus filtration, oligonucleotide synthesis).

• interfacing effectively with project stakeholders
  
• designing and building components for user interaction with recipe editing and data analysis tools
  
• participating in software testing and training
  
• conducting device-level configuration and testing
  
• applying customer-focused mindset
  
• pursuing continual improvement
  

Responsibilities:

Support of AKBA Browser-Based suite of applications

• Interpret design requirements based on internal specifications, customer specifications, and knowledge of the product application
  
• Create and / or review design documents, including technical drawings and specification documents
  
• Configure PLC hardware and map IO based on electrical schematics and hardware design specifications
  
• Support development and debugging of bespoke software applications:
  
  • Development of new features within the application
    
  • Debugging of existing functions (as issues arise)
    
  • Optimization of existing functions
    
  • Aesthetic improvements to the application
    
• Design and configure customer products, including:
  
  • Installation of software(s)
    
  • Configuration and management of SQL database
    
  • Configuration and management of historian software and collectors
    
  • Configuration of Batch Report custom details
    
  • Configuration of Recipe Editing screens via the "Method Definition Object"
    
  • Configuration of tiered privilege/access
    
  • Basic scripting for custom HMI functions
    
• Complete peer code reviews and internal testing of automated systems prior to turnover to the project engineering team
  
• Record and document code changes, assessing impact to existing validation to advise on required regression testing
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• In pursuit of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering)
  
• Proximity to the Glenview office
  
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and current Good Manufacturing Practices
  
• Awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact of decisions on wider team, department, and company
  
• Eagerness to learn new technical information, new processes, and new skills
  
• Willingness to assist outside of everyday responsibilities when required
  
• Possess these qualities: energetic, positive, strong interpersonal communicator, detail-oriented, ethics-minded, problem-solver, adaptable, team-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated
  

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to pressurized liquids, live electrical circuits, and/or chemical solutions requiring proper personal protective equipment (provided).
  

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

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