Principal Automation Engineer

Job DescriptionAgilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic andapplied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables,applicationsandexpertise.Agilent’s Advanced Therapeutics Divisionis a contract development andmanufacturingorganizationproviding products and services for our clients thatprovide medicines for manyindicationsimprovinghealth for patients.Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights theyseek-- so they can do what they do best:improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at .Join a growing team with this exciting new opportunity for aPrincipalAutomationEngineerin ourAutomationgroupsupportingdesign, construction, and operationof pharmaceutical facilities. Work in our dynamic, fast paced, API-Biopharma manufacturingenvironment with the ability to contribute to the growing industry of oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) basedtherapeutics.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Function as Automation Project Lead for a large-scale greenfield manufacturingexpansionEvaluate and recommendthe preferred automation integration platform for a new facility.Establishautomationrequirementsfor site process control, independent bioprocessing skids,and building management systems.Establish requirements for plant data historian systemEstablish requirements for IT/OT infrastructure and system integrationEvaluate distributed control system (DCS) and plant control systems (PCS) to define best platform for new production facility based on site location and functionalityDevelop Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform and integration requirements.CoordinateMES and process data collectionfor Electronic Batch Records (EBR)implementation.Supportofindustrial control systems.Manage contract resources forAutomationIntegration,plant data historian integration, andManufacturing Execution SystemsintegrationSupport Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (CQV)activitiesand function as primary point of contact on automation projects for CQVA successful person in this position will:Utilize leadership skills to manage staff and contractorsExposure toCSV/MES/DCS/PCS/SCADA/PLC/LIMS/EBR/QMS/PDHTools: Agile PLM, MS Project/Smartsheet,RAM CMMS, TMS DCSDemonstrate the Agilent core values ofintegrity, trust, respect, teamwork, accountability, focus, innovation, andspeaking up.QualificationsBachelor’s /Master’sdegree or equivalent.Postgraduate, certification, and/or license may berequired.10+yearsrelevant experience forthis leadership position.Demonstrated communication skills, including verbal and written communication, in contact withvendors, internal customers, and employees.Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good automation manufacturing processes (GAMP),and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).Knowledge of data integrity and 21CFR11 requirements and for the design qualification of Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP computerized systemsKnowledge of computerizedsystems’server and personal computer hardware, networking, operating systems, integrated architecture, cybersecurityand resiliency.Knowledge of automation standards includingISA-88 (S88), ISA/IEC62443,ISA-95, andISA-101Knowledge of OSHA, local safety guidelines, lock-out tag-out, and hot work permits.Desired:Experience with supervision of personnel / coordination of group work activities.Experience in a highly regulated industry with strict documentation requirementsAdditional DetailsThis job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 10, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $146,640.00 - $229,125.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email or contact . For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit Required: 25% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: ManufacturingSummaryLocation: US-CO-FrederickType: Full time