Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer position responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining operational technology systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Leads automation projects, provides technical expertise on control systems, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and change management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderate to complex control configurations and programming aligned with design documents and functional requirements
• Lead automation projects and lifecycle deliverables including validation activities, functional specifications, and design documentation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot OT hardware, software, and networking issues; perform system upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC, SCADA, and historian systems
• Act as subject matter expert providing process control recommendations, manufacturing operation insights, and process improvement suggestions
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations and supply chain; provide training to users and engineers on new automation technologies and applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 6 years relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 4 years experience
• Hands-on experience administering and configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV or Foxboro I/A
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs like Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ladder logic programming, and HMI graphics development
• Experience with computerized systems validation, commissioning, and qualification activities
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes, FDA regulations, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity requirements
• Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, TCP/IP networking, and data historian systems like OSIsoft PI
• Project management skills for small to medium-sized automation initiatives with ability to monitor schedules and control project execution