Automation Engineer - Cincinnati, OH - Onsite

Title : Automation Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Onsite

Duration 6+ months - W2 Only [No C2C]

Role Overview:

• Mid-level Automation Engineer responsible for design, integration, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operation of automated warehouse and packaging systems in a GMP/GxP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support design and integration of automated packaging lines, ASRS, AGVs, robotics, and material-handling systems.

• Develop/review equipment and system specifications aligned with cGMP, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead/support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.

• Support PLC, HMI/SCADA, controls, automation, and integrated manufacturing systems.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, RSView, PanelView, or equivalent platforms.

• Partner with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and IT/OT teams.

• Apply knowledge of OT/IT convergence, industrial networking, system integration, data integrity, and CSV.

• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and system integrators on technical deliverables and project execution.

• Drive standardization, continuous improvement, cross-functional initiatives, and problem solving.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Engineering, or related field.

• Hands-on industrial automation experience in a regulated manufacturing/GxP environment.

• Experience with robotics, automated material handling, ASRS and AGVs strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of GMP, GxP, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, OSHA, EPA, validation, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and digital manufacturing.