Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for manufacturing automation, control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, electrical controls, and associated automation hardware/software
• Support commissioning, qualification, startup, and implementation of new and modified manufacturing equipment and systems
• Partner with Validation and Quality to ensure automation and computerized systems remain in a compliant, validated state
• Develop, review, and execute automation-related documentation, including requirements, specifications, test protocols, and technical reports
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and other external vendors on automation projects and troubleshooting
• Support upgrades, modifications, and lifecycle management of automation and control systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, MSAT, Process Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Quality teams
• Participate in equipment and system risk assessments and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and process control
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation, system records, and SOPs in accordance with GMP requirements
• Provide technical support during manufacturing campaigns and help minimize equipment and automation-related downtime

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing engineering, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell & gene therapy, or another GMP-regulated environment
• Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial automation
• A strong understanding of instrumentation, process controls, electrical systems, motors, drives, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing equipment and/or facility systems
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, or implementation of automated systems
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and regulated change-control/documentation practices
• Experience troubleshooting complex automation and equipment issues in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment