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Automation Engineer

Intellectt Inc
Spokane, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

Overview:

Our client is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to support the introduction, integration, and ongoing optimization of new pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. This role will focus heavily on adding new functionality, developing recipes, and supporting New Equipment Introduction (NEI) activities, with approximately 35% of the role dedicated to troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the introduction, commissioning, startup, and integration of new pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
  • Develop and implement new functionality for liquid filling and associated manufacturing equipment.
  • Create and modify recipes for pharmaceutical liquid filling equipment.
  • Support SKAN isolators, lyophilizers, and Groninger filling equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose automation and controls issues, including PLC, HMI, and equipment communication issues.
  • Program and modify Allen Bradley control systems using modern Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms.
  • Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automation and controls documentation.
  • Support control system operations and maintenance activities, including development of program and policy documentation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation, specifically modern control system platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical liquid filling equipment.
  • Experience with SKAN isolators, lyophilizers, and/or Groninger filling equipment.
  • Experience creating and modifying equipment recipes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience bringing new equipment into a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, including startup and commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and equipment integration.
  • Experience developing program, policy, or standard documentation for control system operations and maintenance is highly preferred.


Salary : $45 - $60

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