Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

About the Role

Works directly with customers in the Life Sciences industry to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission, and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads scope of work for Life Sciences projects executed in different platforms.
• Functions as Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects.
• Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
• Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies, and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Interfacing with clients in design meetings and conference calls.
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact.
• Overseeing the following as part of quality project delivery:
  • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens.
  • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels.
  • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions.
• Travel to client site for project meetings.
• Travel to client site for system commissioning.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in automation in the Life Sciences industry.
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell
  • Schneider
  • AVEVA/PI
  Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design, coding, and project execution in a GxP environment.
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people.
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $110,000–$145,000, depending on experience.
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results.
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match.
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time.
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support.