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Associate Principal Automation Engineer

Branchburg, NJ, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, implement, integrate, and maintain automation systems (OT) for manufacturing operations, utilities, and facilities control, ensuring seamless data flow to enterprise software.

Role type

Associate Principal Automation Engineer (OT Systems)

Builds

Automated visual systems, track and trace systems, and cohesive quality/identification systems for packaging and manufacturing lines.

Domain

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

DCS configuration (Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A), SCADA and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), ladder logic, instructional texts, commissioning and qualification, computerized systems validation, OT system administration, data historian administration, HMI graphics development

Preferred skills

SCADA and PLC programming (6 years), HMI graphics development, data historian system administration

Technologies

Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, DCS, SCADA, PLCs, Data Historian, ERP, MES

Responsibilities

Develop moderate to complex control configuration or programming; Act as SME for Automation Applications leading design and deployment of automated visual and track-and-trace systems; Integrate vision inspection technologies with track-and-trace hardware; Ensure seamless data flow from vision/track-and-trace to control and enterprise systems; Lead development and execution of OT Systems lifecycle deliverables including validation; Evaluate and implement new tools for OT Systems administration; Establish project management techniques for small to medium automation projects; Coordinate schedules for maintenance and system changes; Diagnose and troubleshoot OT System hardware, software, and networking issues; Implement and validate OT systems upgrades and data migrations.

Seniority

Associate Principal, hands-on IC with project leadership

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