What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer II position at e&e IT Consulting Services, Inc.?
e&e is seeking an Automation Engineer II for an onsite opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA!
The Automation Engineer II is responsible for owning facility controls and automation systems within a highly regulated life sciences manufacturing environment. This role supports manufacturing, quality, and research operations by ensuring automation systems are reliable, compliant, and optimized for performance. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to support system integrations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Manage control and automation systems throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring systems remain in a compliant state post-implementation
Support Facilities, Engineering, MSAT, and Operations teams with automation and infrastructure needs
Troubleshoot automation systems, facility controls, and related infrastructure to improve manufacturing performance
Provide day-to-day configuration, development, and break/fix support for automation systems
Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and provide user training as needed
Lead automation-related investigations tied to quality events and implement corrective actions
Manage system lifecycle activities including patching, test planning, and execution of validation scripts
Partner with business users to develop reports (batch records, audit trails, material tracking, etc.)
Oversee automation contractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
6 years of experience in a regulated life sciences environment (FDA/cGMP)
4 years of experience integrating equipment with control systems (OPC, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA systems (Ignition preferred)
Experience with data historians (OSI PI) and batch processes (S88/S95)
Experience with BMS/BAS systems (e.g., Siemens Desigo) and facility controls infrastructure
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and GAMP 5
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (aseptic/cleanroom experience preferred)
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000