Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

Overview

Works directly with customers in the Life Sciences industry to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads scope of work for Life Sciences projects executed in different platforms.
• Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
• Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
• Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery
  • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
  • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
  • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
• Travel to client site for project meetings
• Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in automation in the Life Sciences industry
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell
  • Schneider
  • AVEVA/PI
  • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $110,000–$145,000, depending on experience

• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time

• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support