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About The Job Sr Automation Engineer
Position: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Onsite Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
Role Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC programming, and automation controls to support utilities and manufacturing systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility. This role covers system integration, troubleshooting, and automation project leadership for a 24/7 operation.
Key Responsibilities
Position: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Onsite Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
Role Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC programming, and automation controls to support utilities and manufacturing systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility. This role covers system integration, troubleshooting, and automation project leadership for a 24/7 operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop strategies and ensure the reliability of utility automation systems.
- Maintain automation engineering master plans and perform periodic reviews.
- Create GMP-compliant documentation (URS, FAT, IQ/OQ, PM, SOPs).
- Support capital projects from conceptual design through project execution.
- Implement process automation improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation devices.
- Diagnose control/programming issues; manage spare parts inventory.
- Serve as SME for automation during audits, change control, and validation.
- Manage Johnson Controls Metasys and Rockwell Automation platforms.
- Integrate multiple automation platforms (Allen Bradley, MODBUS, BACNet).
- Mentor automation engineers and lead knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety programs, and GMP standards.
- Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field (Masters preferred).
- 8 years in automation/controls for pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing.
- Proficiency in BAS/BMS programming or HVAC controls.
- Experience with Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Rockwell, Siemens.
- Familiarity with OSI PI or other data historian systems.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, cGMP regulations, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Skilled in AutoCAD, MS Project, and cross-departmental collaboration.