Automation Engineer

This is a full-time onsite role at our Bethlehem facility.

Help Power the Future of Biopharma


At ABEC , you'll design and deliver the automation systems behind the equipment used to manufacture life-saving medicines, vaccines, and therapies. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead projects, solve complex challenges, and see your work come to life from concept through startup.

What You'll Do

• Lead automation projects from design through commissioning.
• Develop and program PLC, HMI, DCS, and instrumentation solutions.
• Define automation scope, specifications, and system architecture.
• Partner with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Support FATs, SATs, startup, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Manage schedules, resources, and project costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required , with a strong preference for Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Life Sciences Engineering. Other engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 5+ years of automation engineering experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, DeltaV, and/or Siemens platforms.
• Strong PLC programming, controls design, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to develop solutions from process requirements and P&IDs.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Bonus Points

• Biopharma or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• cGMP and GAMP 5 knowledge.
• FAT/SAT and commissioning experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

Why ABEC?

• Design automation systems that support life-changing therapies.
• Own projects from concept to startup.
• Work alongside industry-leading engineers and innovators.
• Build a rewarding career in a fast-growing, high-impact industry.

Join ABEC and help automate the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Company Overview:

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 3 weeks Paid vacation
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program

Position Summary:

The Automation Engineer utilizes independent judgment to perform the day-to-day project duties of designing, developing and releasing deliverables used in the fabrication of equipment for pilot and commercial scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing (primarily piping assemblies for fluid & gas handling and motorized agitation systems). Primary responsibility involves generating design plans. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of Bioprocessing Equipment design standards.