Automation Engineer
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We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. Not include application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. So we strip the "About Actalent" and equal opportunity etc. Also remove "Work Environment" maybe we can incorporate into About the role? The instructions: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role (maybe combine Work Environment and description). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (maybe just a paragraph with pay range). Schedule (paragraph). Possibly also Qualifications? But we can combine.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Automation Engineer
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We must preserve all substantive information: The description includes many details: role purpose, tasks, etc. We need to capture them in About the role paragraph(s) and maybe responsibilities list.
We must not invent or summarize away detail: So we need to keep specifics like "Lead and support automation projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, startup, and handoff to operations." etc. We'll put those as list items under Responsibilities.
For Requirements, we need to list essential skills and additional skills. Could combine into a single Requirements section with list items. Must not create placeholder.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include duplicated lines.
We must not include application instructions, etc.
We must not include the "Work Environment" as separate heading unless we treat as About the role. We'll incorporate work environment details into About the role paragraph.
We must not include "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role? But location is Marietta, GA (contract to hire). Could be part of About the role. But we have no specific heading for location; we could just include in About the role paragraph.
We must not include "Application Deadline". That's maybe not needed; but it's substantive info. Should we include? The instructions: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we should include the application deadline somewhere. Where? Could be a short paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate heading like "Application Deadline" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list is examples; we could add other headings if needed? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should prefer those headings. It also says: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we could add a heading like "Application Deadline" if we want, but it's not in the list. Safer to stick to the given headings. We could embed the deadline in About the role paragraph.
Similarly, "Work Environment" details can go in About the role.
We must not include "About Actalent" etc.
Thus final HTML:
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to lead and support site automation initiatives, capital projects, and automation system integration activities in a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment. You will serve as a key technical resource within the Automation group, driving the design, implementation, integration, qualification, and maintenance of automation systems that support manufacturing, packaging, and production operations. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators to ensure robust, compliant automation solutions that meet business, regulatory, and operational needs while requiring minimal oversight. This role is based in a brand‑new, approximately 640,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Lithia Springs, GA, dedicated to monoclonal antibody and vaccine production for companion and farm animals. The plant has completed construction and the laboratories are operational, providing a modern, state‑of‑the‑art environment with advanced automation, process control, and manufacturing technologies. You will work in a regulated GMP setting focused on animal health products, including an innovative monthly injectable monoclonal antibody treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, roughly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with collaboration across engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, IT, and external partners. The culture centers on advancing care for animals, supporting veterinarians and producers globally, and fostering an ownership mentality as the site ramps up operations. During the contract period, you will receive six paid holidays and 40 hours of paid time off, and you will contribute to building and sustaining a high‑tech, compliant, and mission‑driven manufacturing environment. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marietta, GA. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support automation projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, startup, and handoff to operations.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, system integrators, engineering teams, and site stakeholders to define, track, and deliver automation project milestones.
- Review, develop, and maintain automation documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Configuration Specifications, and related project records.
- Support integration efforts between manufacturing equipment, process control systems, business systems, and site automation infrastructure to ensure seamless data and control flows.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and qualification activities for new and modified automation systems.
- Provide hands‑on support for Allen‑Bradley PLC‑based automation systems, SCADA applications, control networks, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Assist in troubleshooting complex automation, industrial networking, and system integration issues to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
- Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT teams to support audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with GMP, FDA regulations, Computer System Validation (CSV) principles, data integrity requirements, and Good Automation Manufacturing Practices.
- Support startup and operational readiness activities for packaging lines, manufacturing processes, and production systems in a new large‑scale facility.
- Contribute to large‑scale capital projects and system implementations by providing automation expertise, risk assessments, and technical guidance.
- Apply knowledge of ISA‑88 and ISA‑95 standards to the design and integration of batch and enterprise‑level automation solutions.
- Support documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), ensuring accurate, complete, and traceable records for automation systems.
- Engage with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve automation strategies, standards, and procedures across the site.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer or in controls/process automation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Hands‑on experience supporting Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems, including programming, PLC architecture, troubleshooting, and project implementation.
- Proven experience in GMP‑regulated operations such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine, food and beverage, or similar industries.
- Experience working in FDA‑regulated, GMP, USDA‑regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated project lifecycle experience, supporting automation projects from design through implementation, testing, startup, and handoff.
- Experience with SCADA and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for process monitoring and control.
- Integration experience connecting manufacturing equipment, process control systems, and business systems.
- Knowledge of automation infrastructure, industrial networking, and system integration concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for automation, networking, and system integration issues.
- Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and Good Automation Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience supporting large‑scale capital projects, system implementations, or complex automation integrations.
- Ignition, FactoryTalk, DeltaV, Siemens WinCC, or comparable SCADA/DCS platform experience.
- Experience with SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for automation systems.
- Computer System Validation (CSV) experience, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
- Knowledge and practical application of ISA‑88 and ISA‑95 standards.
- Experience with data integrity requirements and audit‑ready automation documentation.
- Prior experience with packaging automation, manufacturing automation, or systems integration projects in a GMP environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, food and beverage, or medical device production is strongly preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and external partners.
- Ownership mindset and willingness to contribute to the startup and growth of a new large‑scale manufacturing site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Schedule
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, roughly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We need to ensure no extra text outside HTML. No markdown fences. Provide just the HTML.
Check for any boilerplate leftover: We removed About Actalent, EEO, etc. We kept the contract period benefits (six paid holidays and 40 hours PTO) inside About the role paragraph. Good.
Check for duplication: We didn't repeat any lines.
Check for any mention of "Job ID / requisition numbers": none.
Check for any mention of "Application Instructions": none.
Check for any mention of "cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning": removed.
Check for any placeholder text like "commensurate with experience": none.
Check for any heading with
for prose. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. Not include application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. So we strip the "About Actalent" and equal opportunity etc. Also remove "Work Environment" maybe we can incorporate into About the role? The instructions: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role (maybe combine Work Environment and description). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications). Benefits (list). Pay (maybe just a paragraph with pay range). Schedule (paragraph). Possibly also Qualifications? But we can combine. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Automation Engineer
. We must preserve all substantive information: The description includes many details: role purpose, tasks, etc. We need to capture them in About the role paragraph(s) and maybe responsibilities list. We must not invent or summarize away detail: So we need to keep specifics like "Lead and support automation projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, startup, and handoff to operations." etc. We'll put those as list items under Responsibilities. For Requirements, we need to list essential skills and additional skills. Could combine into a single Requirements section with list items. Must not create placeholder. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not include duplicated lines. We must not include application instructions, etc. We must not include the "Work Environment" as separate heading unless we treat as About the role. We'll incorporate work environment details into About the role paragraph. We must not include "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role? But location is Marietta, GA (contract to hire). Could be part of About the role. But we have no specific heading for location; we could just include in About the role paragraph. We must not include "Application Deadline". That's maybe not needed; but it's substantive info. Should we include? The instructions: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we should include the application deadline somewhere. Where? Could be a short paragraph under About the role or maybe a separate heading like "Application Deadline" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list is examples; we could add other headings if needed? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should prefer those headings. It also says: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we could add a heading like "Application Deadline" if we want, but it's not in the list. Safer to stick to the given headings. We could embed the deadline in About the role paragraph.
Similarly, "Work Environment" details can go in About the role.
We must not include "About Actalent" etc.
Thus final HTML:
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to lead and support site automation initiatives, capital projects, and automation system integration activities in a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment. You will serve as a key technical resource within the Automation group, driving the design, implementation, integration, qualification, and maintenance of automation systems that support manufacturing, packaging, and production operations. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators to ensure robust, compliant automation solutions that meet business, regulatory, and operational needs while requiring minimal oversight. This role is based in a brand‑new, approximately 640,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Lithia Springs, GA, dedicated to monoclonal antibody and vaccine production for companion and farm animals. The plant has completed construction and the laboratories are operational, providing a modern, state‑of‑the‑art environment with advanced automation, process control, and manufacturing technologies. You will work in a regulated GMP setting focused on animal health products, including an innovative monthly injectable monoclonal antibody treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, roughly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with collaboration across engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, IT, and external partners. The culture centers on advancing care for animals, supporting veterinarians and producers globally, and fostering an ownership mentality as the site ramps up operations. During the contract period, you will receive six paid holidays and 40 hours of paid time off, and you will contribute to building and sustaining a high‑tech, compliant, and mission‑driven manufacturing environment. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marietta, GA. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support automation projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, startup, and handoff to operations.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, system integrators, engineering teams, and site stakeholders to define, track, and deliver automation project milestones.
- Review, develop, and maintain automation documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Configuration Specifications, and related project records.
- Support integration efforts between manufacturing equipment, process control systems, business systems, and site automation infrastructure to ensure seamless data and control flows.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and qualification activities for new and modified automation systems.
- Provide hands‑on support for Allen‑Bradley PLC‑based automation systems, SCADA applications, control networks, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Assist in troubleshooting complex automation, industrial networking, and system integration issues to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
- Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT teams to support audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with GMP, FDA regulations, Computer System Validation (CSV) principles, data integrity requirements, and Good Automation Manufacturing Practices.
- Support startup and operational readiness activities for packaging lines, manufacturing processes, and production systems in a new large‑scale facility.
- Contribute to large‑scale capital projects and system implementations by providing automation expertise, risk assessments, and technical guidance.
- Apply knowledge of ISA‑88 and ISA‑95 standards to the design and integration of batch and enterprise‑level automation solutions.
- Support documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), ensuring accurate, complete, and traceable records for automation systems.
- Engage with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve automation strategies, standards, and procedures across the site.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer or in controls/process automation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Hands‑on experience supporting Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems, including programming, PLC architecture, troubleshooting, and project implementation.
- Proven experience in GMP‑regulated operations such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine, food and beverage, or similar industries.
- Experience working in FDA‑regulated, GMP, USDA‑regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated project lifecycle experience, supporting automation projects from design through implementation, testing, startup, and handoff.
- Experience with SCADA and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for process monitoring and control.
- Integration experience connecting manufacturing equipment, process control systems, and business systems.
- Knowledge of automation infrastructure, industrial networking, and system integration concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for automation, networking, and system integration issues.
- Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and Good Automation Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience supporting large‑scale capital projects, system implementations, or complex automation integrations.
- Ignition, FactoryTalk, DeltaV, Siemens WinCC, or comparable SCADA/DCS platform experience.
- Experience with SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for automation systems.
- Computer System Validation (CSV) experience, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
- Knowledge and practical application of ISA‑88 and ISA‑95 standards.
- Experience with data integrity requirements and audit‑ready automation documentation.
- Prior experience with packaging automation, manufacturing automation, or systems integration projects in a GMP environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, food and beverage, or medical device production is strongly preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and external partners.
- Ownership mindset and willingness to contribute to the startup and growth of a new large‑scale manufacturing site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Schedule
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, roughly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We need to ensure no extra text outside HTML. No markdown fences. Provide just the HTML. Check for any boilerplate leftover: We removed About Actalent, EEO, etc. We kept the contract period benefits (six paid holidays and 40 hours PTO) inside About the role paragraph. Good. Check for duplication: We didn't repeat any lines. Check for any mention of "Job ID / requisition numbers": none. Check for any mention of "Application Instructions": none. Check for any mention of "cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning": removed. Check for any placeholder text like "commensurate with experience": none. Check for any heading with