Senior Automation Engineer (cGMP) - Project Farma

Job Title Senior Automation Engineer (cGMP) - Project Farma Location(s) Customer Site - AL, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, Raleigh, NC, US Remote - NC Job Description This is a full‑time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma’s primary markets and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. Market locations include Boston, Philadelphia, DMV, Northern New Jersey, Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, StLouis, Kansas City, Raleigh‑Durham, Houston, Dallas, Boulder, Portland, San Jose, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life‑changing therapies. The role supports the successful execution of high‑quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle and contributes to business growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership Provides technical guidance for assigned project team members Creates an approachable, inclusive team environment Encourages active participation in project team discussions Engages with leadership to provide continuous improvement suggestions to the DT&A and overall PF Strategy Client Engagement & Delivery Lead Leads medium‑sized projects or scopes of work for large projects Builds a strong collaborative relationship with clients Supports scope definition, change management, and client communications Builds a strong relationship with other 3rd party vendors or system integrators Identifies opportunities to expand work for PF Technical Competency Continues to broaden knowledge of the overall Digital Transformation and Automation pillars Develops project execution and configuration strategy Builds knowledge of estimating automation projects (schedule, hours, tasks, etc) Resolves moderately complex operational and people‑related challenges Innovation & Practice Development Provides mentoring and coaching for the engineers working on your project Monitors emerging technologies and evaluates potential strategic impact to our business Encourages teams to explore new methods, tools, and industry developments Risk Management & Compliance Identifies execution risks and takes corrective action proactively Ensures compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS) Champions a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement Reviews deliverables for quality and compliance before client submission Addresses quality issues through coaching and process improvement Operational & Financial Oversight Balances schedule, quality, and client priorities in decision‑making Manages team utilization and workload forecasting to meet billability goals Escalates high‑risk decisions appropriately Ensures quality assurance, risk management and compliance across all aspects of DT&A Attributes for Success Technical Delivery: Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional expertise Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions new ideas Customer Focus & Professionalism: Represents PF with consistent professionalism, appropriate escalation and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high‑stress delivery situations Integrity & Humility: Demonstrates self‑awareness and puts PF mission above ego Collaboration & Communication: Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients Project Execution: Delivers reliably, manages priorities and drives for high‑quality outcomes Growth Mindset: Shows openness to new ideas, feedback and change Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or related discipline OR a combination of equivalent experience in quality assurance, cGMP facility start‑up, regulatory assurance, relevant military and/or professional services 5‑15+ years of experience in Automation and Digital Systems environment in the GMP life sciences (biotech, pharma, ATMP) Expert‑level experience with one or more aspects of Process Control, MES and Digital Systems platforms Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments Preferred Strong communicator and influencer across engineering, quality, IT/OT, and manufacturing Structured thinker with advanced troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a high‑pressure, regulated environment Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities EEO Statement Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr PerkinElmer