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Principal Engineer, Automation

Planet Pharma
Newark, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2027
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the environmental and building management systems and PLCs

  • Create and review system lifecycle documents including commissioning and qualification, SOPs, drawings, TOPs and change control.
  • Ensure effective operation of systems by monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems in a reliable, compliant state as evidenced by measurements
  • Lead the implementation of automation solutions based on your previous cGMP experience
  • Support and or lead instrumentation specification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
  • Lead and/or support multiple small to large sized projects of significant complexity and risk as required
  • Provides leadership and direction to engineers and contractors
  • Support and/or lead building and initiating engineering policies
  • Support the creation of SOP’s and other compliance related documentation as appropriate
  • Support/lead commissioning and qualification requirements and documentation
  • Support/lead compliance requirements such as change control, deviations and CAPA’s
  • Support the asset management program
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Frequent use of a computer monitor, keyboard and mouse required
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds required
  • Frequent periods of sitting, walking, and standing required
  • Frequent use of personal protective equipment required
  • Occasional climbing stairs or ladders, bending or stooping, crouching, or squatting required
  • Occasional fine finger dexterity/ including grasping or pinching required
  • Occasional work in cold rooms and freezers required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science discipline
  • 8 years of relevant industry experience and practical experience with BMS (Siemens Desigo CC is strongly preferred) and PLCs including administration, programming, data handling, and interfaces
  • Working knowledge of instrumentation and calibration, GMP, change control and validation related to control and computer systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, scope, budget, timelines and manage automation projects including new and upgrades to automated computer systems

Pay Rate Range: $70-89/hr depending on experience

Salary : $70 - $89

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