Automation Project Engineer

Automation Project Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biochemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of confirmed experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or fine chemicals industry
• At least 6 years passionate about automation technologies
• Experience handling small to large projects across all lifecycle phases: design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, PLC, BAS systems, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Strong project management, engineering, and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated problem solver with a collaborative mentality

Responsibilities

• Serve as the domain guide for automation and controls systems including Plant Control Systems (PCS/SCADA), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Data Historian/Analytics, and standalone bioprocessing skids
• Lead automation engineering efforts on capital projects, from design through commissioning and startup, ensuring systems meet GMP requirements
• Lead contractors and consultants during the design, integration, and execution of automation projects
• Act as the Automation Project Lead on large-scale greenfield and brownfield plant expansion projects
• Develop and maintain detailed design specifications, implement change controls, and ensure data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities as the primary automation liaison
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including process development, IT, manufacturing, validation, safety, and quality
• Identify and recommend innovative automation technologies to improve system capabilities and plant performance
• Partner with site and global IT teams to develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT)/IT infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.