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Automation Control Engineer – Life Sciences / Biotech

ACL Digital
Thousand Oaks, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Job Title: Automation Control Engineer – Life Sciences / Biotech

Duration: 36 months contract

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Type of Position: Only on W2 basis


Description

  • We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation programs and capital projects within a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support automation software development, testing, commissioning, and plant operations
  • Work on DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLC/SCADA, HMI, and process control systems
  • Support automation lifecycle activities including implementation, validation, SOP updates, training, and system integration
  • Participate in capital projects, operational support, troubleshooting, and on-call rotation
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards including 21 CFR Part 11


Required Skills:

  • Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biomedical Engineering environments
  • Hands-on expertise with:
  • Emerson DeltaV DCS
  • Rockwell Automation PLC/SCADA
  • Process control systems & automation integration
  • Knowledge of GMP compliance, validation, and regulated manufacturing environments


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of automation engineering experience in biopharma/manufacturing
  • Experience with OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, virtual infrastructure, and electronic batch reporting systems
  • Familiarity with ASTM 2500, S88, S95, and GAMP standards


Great opportunity to work on complex automation initiatives supporting cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations.



The pay rate range for this role is $60 - $65/hr on w2


Regards

Satya S

Sr. Operations Manager

Phone #: 408-755-3025

Salary : $60 - $65

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