Automation Engineer (ASRS - AGV)

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Position Overvie

wOur client is seeking a mid-level Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of Automated Warehouse Systems and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring automation technologies are successfully deployed, tested, and maintained while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors

.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in industrial automation and experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including commissioning, qualification, and validation activities

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Key Responsibiliti

• esSupport the design, implementation, and integration of automated warehouse systems and AGV solution
• s.Lead automation system testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification activitie
• s.Manage and support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for automation system
• s.Collaborate with third-party vendors to coordinate project schedules, system installations, testing, and issue resolutio
• n.Ensure automation systems comply with GMP regulations and company quality standard
• s.Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support project executio
• n.Assist in developing and reviewing automation documentation, protocols, and technical specification
• s.Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and deliverable
• s.Provide technical support during system startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activitie
• s.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for automated manufacturing and warehouse operation

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Required Qualificati

• onsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipli
• ne.4–6 years of automation engineering experien
• ce.2–5 years of experience working in a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or GMP-regulated environme
• nt.Experience supporting automation projects involving warehouse automation, material handling, or manufacturing syste
• ms.Experience coordinating and managing activities with third-party vendors and system integrato
• rs.Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, and GMP compliance requiremen
• ts.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple project prioriti

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsExperience with ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Syste
• ms).Experience with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicl
• es).Knowledge of automated warehouse operations and material handling syst
• ems.Familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing proces
• ses.Experience supporting greenfield or large-scale facility startup proje

cts.
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• killsAutomation Systems Engine
• eringCommissioning, Qualification & Validation
• (CQV)GMP Compl
• ianceVendor Manag
• ementCross-Functional Collabor
• ationProblem Solving & Troublesho
• otingProject Coordin
• ationTechnical Documentation & Te