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Tokyo, Jp

• Ensure compliance and validated state of all GXP computerized systems in a 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) FDA-regulated environment.• Lead a team of validation engineers and external validation service contractors supporting computerized system validation (CSV) projects and initiatives.• Coordinate planning and scheduling of validation activities and deliverables.• Partner with Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Technical and Quality functions to determine appropriate validation requirements and strategies for change control qualifications and ensure efficient execution test strategies.• Provide CSV assessments for change controls.• Review and pre-approve/post-approve Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) Process Control System (PCS), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Building Automation System (BAS) qualification protocols for completion, accuracy and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.• Interface with internal customers on OPEX and CAPEX technical issues, project timelines and validation support.• Support and participate in risk assessments and gap assessment activities.• Investigate and support the resolution and closure of deviations and associated Corrective Actions / Preventative Actions (CAPAs).• Review and approve validation plans, traceability matrices and risk assessments.• Perform CSV document periodic reviews.• Identify areas to optimize/streamline the validation process while maintaining compliance and good data integrity practices.• Provide validation systems training for new resources.

Tokyo, Jp

• Develop and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) validation protocols for DeltaV DCS and PLC controlled units in a 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) FDA-regulated environment.• Partner with Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Technical and Quality functions to determine appropriate validation requirements and strategies for change control qualifications and ensure efficient execution test strategies.• Generate custom test scripts for verification of automation system hardware, software, parameters, sequential logic and batch control system configuration and functionality.• Interface with internal customers on OPEX and CAPEX technical issues, project timelines and validation support.• Review and approve executed Process Control System (PCS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) protocols for completion, accuracy and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.• Draft and approve Validation Project Plans and reports.• Lead validation projects, provide guidance and support for validation services contractors and drive results.• Track and report out area validation status updates and performance metrics.• Supplied validation engineering support for a DeltaV PCS upgrade project and an Operator Interface Terminal upgrade project.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

•Provided controls engineering support for process development, process improvement and optimization initiatives, new process introductions and R&D / Pilot Plant process scale-ups.•Interacted with Maintenance & Reliability and Production Management to define instrumentation and control system problems, devise solutions and implement them.•Analyzed control systems problems utilizing various scientific or engineering mathematical techniques.•Participated in implementations of new process control systems; performed conversions and upgrades of existing systems.•Maintained and implemented changes to process recipes utilizing all ISO, MOC and PSM protocols.•Developed, implemented and refined control strategies which improved plant safety, profitability and efficiency. Identified and eliminated non-value added operations.•Generated functional specifications and project scopes for control system initiatives. Converted specifications, when available, into programs; performed tests to determine the accuracy of program logic; debugged and revised programs based on test results.•Prepared all systems operations documentation for production campaigns. Ensured system operations conformed to process specifications, budget and schedule.•Provided technical guidance, training and assistance to operations managers, operators, PCS technicians and support personnel in process control system utilization.•Developed, implemented and improved process data analysis and reporting systems.•Performed analysis and interpretation of process dynamics, control functions and process variable, event and alarm data in relation to safety incidents, process excursions and quality upsets. Distributed and/or presented information as necessary.•Led Six Sigma Green Belt projects, utilizing the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology to drive process improvement, reduce variability and support business improvement initiatives.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

• Supplied controls engineering support as the technical lead and contractor liaison for a $3,200,000 Provox-to-DeltaV control system and Biles AIM-to-OSI PI process historian upgrade project.• Provided ownership, maintenance and administration of 106 control system recipes and procedures for a multi-step, multi-line high performance pigment batch manufacturing operation.• Responsible for the issuance and implementation of permanent and temporary process changes.• Identified and addressed numerous spin flash dryer operational issues, delivering >$400,000/year in production savings• Worked with R&D and production on process improvement initiatives, new process development and Pilot Plant scale-up.• Key contributor to a lean manufacturing Barrelling Report System project for the delivery of $168,000/year in labor savings through the creation of an electronic database for generation, storage and communication of material pack-out record information.• Participated in site-wide assistance with process discipline and control as an Internal ISO Auditor and a member of the Site Quality Team.• Spearheaded the design, specification, testing, documentation, training and implementation of an electronic Process Change System database for the management, communication and storage of process changes.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

• Provided ownership, maintenance and administration of control system recipes and procedures for a multi-step, multi-line high performance pigment batch manufacturing operation.• Responsible for the issuance and implementation of permanent and temporary process changes.• Worked with R&D and production on process improvement initiatives, new process development and Pilot Plant scale-up.

Corning, New York, Us

• Supplied significant process development and key controls engineering support in a $1,000,000 new product initiative.• Performed HMI modifications for the controls portion of a $79,000 Mass Flow Controller calibration project.• Provided 24/7 instrumentation and controls engineering support for the plant manufacturing process.• Furnished technical, career and soft skills coaching to 2 fellow Technical Support Team associates.• Provided electrical support for the setup, start-up and debug of an experimental furnace.

Corning, New York, Us

• Led and successfully completed a $100,000 equipment failure cost reduction project.• Provided 24/7 instrumentation and controls engineering support for the plant manufacturing process.• Directed and successfully accomplished a $20,000 furnace temperature data acquisition system project.• Provided ownership of and calibration engineering support for electrical calibrations.• Oversaw and successfully implemented a $10,000 project to expand Uninterruptable Power System capacity in an IT server room.

Corning, New York, Us

• Provided ownership and leadership of plant calibration system.• Defined and implemented action plans to assist the plant with the achievement of ISO 9002 registration.• Identified and purchased calibration standards needed for performing in-house calibrations.• Wrote calibration procedures and provided training to 6 electricians and 1 calibration technician.• Facilitated the assimilation of over 1500 instruments into the calibration system.

Corning, New York, Us

• Managed and successfully completed the instrumentation and controls portion of a $180,000 kiln rebuild project.• Led and participated in the writing of an internal company reference document on the subject of flow measurement.• Performed instrument evaluation and testing.• Programmed and setup data acquisition systems for process variable information collection.• Calibrated, repaired and setup temperature, pressure, level, flow and position instrumentation.

Corning, New York, Us

• Installed, troubleshot, maintained and calibrated electrical instrumentation & controls equipment.

Corning, New York, Us

• Installed, troubleshot, maintained and calibrated electrical instrumentation & controls equipment.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science

Associate’S Degree, Electrical Technology

High School, Math / Science