Senior Automation Engineer

About This Role

Provide critical day-to-day automation engineering support for manufacturing operations, troubleshooting system issues, optimizing control strategies, and ensuring safe and compliant automation systems. Lead and execute automation projects to improve process robustness, efficiency, and digital capability.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user administration across site automation platforms, including Allen‑Bradley PLC, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Siemens S7, and Intellution/Proficy iFix SCADA.
• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve complex issues and lead projects from concept through final design.
• Administer all phases of the control system lifecycle within a regulated GMP environment.
• Develop and implement robust, sustainable control strategies using both local and global best practices.
• Create, revise, and routinely verify system specifications and SOPs for supported automation systems.
• Train end‑users on control system functionality and develop supporting training materials across PLCs, process controls, networks, and instrumentation.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), mentoring and guiding automation engineers and technicians.
• Independently schedule, plan, and lead automation projects including detailed schedules, cost estimates, business case development, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Investigate customer issues, analyze root causes, and recommend design improvements through adapted or innovative engineering approaches.
• Provide automation on‑call support as part of a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of PLC automation/controls experience
• Strong foundation in engineering principles with hands‑on experience in automation instrumentation, field devices, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, and Intellution/iFix SCADA
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage stakeholder expectations
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve routine design, process, and automation engineering challenges
• Experience training and guiding less‑experienced engineers
• Ability to lead projects, coordinate contractors, and direct technician activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of PLC automation/controls experience

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of cGxP manufacturing, DeltaV, and pharmaceutical equipment (autoclaves, washers, lyophilizers, tanks, filling lines, CIP/SIP systems)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits