Principal Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Core
Lead automation development and control systems to improve manufacturing productivity, quality, and safety in pharmaceutical/medical device environments.
Role type
Principal Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Builds
Automated visual systems, track-and-trace systems, and cohesive quality/identification systems for packaging and manufacturing lines.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, SCADA systems, machine vision integration, system validation (21 CFR Part 11), OT systems administration, robotics control, data historian configuration, serialization/aggregation, project management
Preferred skills
Ladder logic programming, HMI graphics development, commissioning/qualification, machine vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence, Omron), robotics implementation, pharmaceutical/biotech process knowledge
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, DCS, Data Historian, ERP, MES, Cognex, Keyence, Omron, RFID, QR codes
Responsibilities
Identify automation opportunities and develop business cases; develop control configurations and programming; lead design and deployment of automated visual and track-and-trace systems; integrate vision inspection with track-and-trace hardware; ensure data flow between vision systems and enterprise software; lead OT systems lifecycle deliverables and validation; implement OT systems administration tools; diagnose and troubleshoot OT hardware/software/networking; manage capital projects and vendor relationships
Seniority
Principal, technical lead & SME