What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at KAPS Automation Solution LLC?
Job Description:
- · Maintain and support facility automation and control systems to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations aligned with cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide automation support for manufacturing and pilot plant processes, including real-time troubleshooting, system monitoring, and efficiency improvements.
- Participate in capital project execution — design, implementation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and documentation for new automation systems and equipment upgrades.
- Work collaboratively with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, QA, and OEM vendor partners to resolve automation issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Configure, test, and maintain automation software/hardware including DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and batch systems.
- Support change control processes: author, review, and execute SDLC/CSV deliverables, including URS, FRS, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, and system drawings.
- Perform system administration tasks including backups, user access, patching, asset lifecycle management, and data integrity controls.
- Participate in deviations, QNs, and CAPA development and ensure timely closure of automation-related quality records.
- Document technical activities clearly and accurately in compliance with cGMP and internal site procedures.
- Promote improvement of automation reliability and performance through proactive maintenance, data analysis, and technology modernization.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- (Equivalent technical experience may be considered for the right candidate.)
Required Experience & Skills
- 3–7 years of hands-on automation or process control experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- DeltaV Distributed Control Systems — preferred
- Batch control aligned with ISA-88 / ISA-95
- Employment Type: Full time
- Authorised to work in the United States
