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Senior Automation Engineer

Tempe, AZ, usFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Configure, program, and maintain Operation Technology (OT) systems for manufacturing processes, utilities, and facilities control.

Role type

Senior IC Automation Engineer (OT Systems)

Builds

OT system configurations, control logic, and lifecycle deliverables for manufacturing operations

Domain

Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology manufacturing and OT automation

Required skills

DCS configuration (Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A), SCADA/PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), ladder logic, HMI graphics, data historian administration (OSIsoft PI), Windows Server/Active Directory, commissioning and validation, FDA/GMP regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Ignition MES, architecture development, equipment integration, steady state management

Technologies

Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, OSIsoft PI, Windows Server, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, Ignition MES

Responsibilities

Develop control configurations and programming per design documents; act as SME for automation applications; provide process control inputs and recommendations; perform configuration reviews for compliance; lead OT systems lifecycle deliverables and validation; implement innovation tools for system maintenance; manage small-to-medium automation projects; coordinate maintenance schedules with supply chain and operations; troubleshoot OT hardware, software, and networking issues; implement and validate system upgrades and data migrations; train users on new automation technologies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC