Senior Automation Engineer

ALL US VISA's ARE ACCEPTED

W2 ROLE (H1 TRANSFERS ARE ACCEPTED)

Job Description-

Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing business, project team and Quality in designing / configuring / updating / troubleshooting / documenting Automation systems

• Design, configure, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA, DeltaV system.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.

• Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders during PPQ phase.

• Draft / Update relevant URS/FRS/DS/Test Protocols as part of implementation or qualification process

• Monitor and analyze system performance.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Utilize best practices, standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.

• Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures in.

• Participate in project management and project coordination.

• Support interfaces between Data Historians, Control Systems, MES

Top 3 skills required for this role-

1. DeltaV and PLC ( Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ) Configuration and Troubleshooting Experience

2. Life Sciences industry understanding of GMP concepts: data integrity (ALCOA+), electronic signatures, validation requirements, audit trails, controlled documents, deviations/CAPA, and change control

3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive decisions

Additional Information-

• Experience with sterile manufacturing, biologics, cell therapy, or fill-finish operations.
• Exposure to interfaces/integration concepts (ERP/LIMS/SCADA), ISA-88/ISA-95, and master data governance.
• Experience supporting or authoring validation deliverables (URS/FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ) for Automation changes.