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Lead Automation Engineer

Frederick, Maryland, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead automation engineering for capital projects, technology transfers, and lifecycle management in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Role type

Senior IC automation engineer (biopharma manufacturing)

Builds

Process control and automation systems for biologic manufacturing

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial automation

Required skills

Emerson DeltaV DCS, Rockwell PLC, FactoryTalk, control system design, lifecycle management, project leadership, vendor management, cybersecurity, alarm management, data integration

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Batch, MES, historians, building management systems

Responsibilities

Lead automation scope for capital projects from concept to handover; Design and configure DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC systems; Manage system upgrades, troubleshooting, and obsolescence; Provide technical direction to engineers and contractors; Establish site automation standards and cybersecurity practices; Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Quality, and IT/OT.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC