Principal Automation Engineer

About the role

The Stellix Group of companies provides transformative solutions in science and technology to enable our clients to achieve a healthier and more sustainable future. Our Professional Services team supports complex manufacturing environments for life sciences, food and beverage, power, specialty chemicals, and consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary automation projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept development, proposals, execution, commissioning, and close-out
• Serve as a technical lead and advisor for complex process automation initiatives
• Build strong client relationships through clear, confident, and consultative technical communication
• Author and review functional specifications, high-level design documents, and other key automation deliverables
• Identify technical and project risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with Project Management to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality
• Provide process and technology expertise across DeltaV-centered manufacturing environments
• Support implementation of new product technologies and ongoing customer site support
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping elevate technical capability across the team
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, with the authority to stop work if quality standards are at risk

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in life sciences automation, with deep hands-on expertise in DeltaV implementation and client-facing delivery
• Proven experience leading project delivery efforts in regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of data collection systems, bus technologies, and OPC communications
• Solid understanding of cGMP requirements and batch process manufacturing in life sciences
• Demonstrated ability to apply and communicate automation design best practices and project delivery standards
• Full lifecycle project execution experience, from early concept through cGMP manufacturing support
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Qualifications

• Experience with primary technologies: DeltaV, Ignition, Syncade, OSI PI, VMware, EMC / Dell / Cisco infrastructure, MATLAB, SQL / SSRS, LIMS, and reporting systems
• Experience with Kepware / Matrikon OPC or similar platforms

Benefits

• Hospitality insurance
• Flexible spending or health savings accounts
• Unlimited vacation time
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 paid weeks maternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Retail savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee referral bonus
• Professional development reimbursement
• Company-paid STD, LTD, and life insurance

Pay

This position offers a base salary range of $150,000 to $210,000, based on experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for a variable compensation plan.

Schedule

This role includes travel to client sites primarily within the Greater Boston area, with occasional additional travel across the U.S. and internationally.