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Digital Automation Staff Engineer

Carlsbad, California, USARemoteFull-time$115k–$153k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Build and deploy custom manufacturing software and configure off-the-shelf solutions to reduce operator and administrative burden in life sciences manufacturing.

Role type

Staff IC digital automation engineer (manufacturing software)

Builds

Reusable digital capabilities, custom manufacturing applications, data pipelines, and user interfaces for global sites

Domain

Life sciences / Regulated manufacturing

Required skills

Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, APIs, modular design, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, MES/EBR concepts, shop-floor integration, OPC UA, MQTT, risk-based validation, user acceptance testing

Preferred skills

Experience supporting multiple sites, life sciences/biotech/medical devices background, knowledge of AI tools and generated code review

Technologies

Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, OPC UA, MQTT, MES, ERP

Responsibilities

Partner with operations to define requirements and acceptance criteria for digitization projects; Design, code, test, and deploy custom manufacturing applications and reusable services; Evaluate and integrate off-the-shelf manufacturing software; Own technical integration with equipment, ERP, and enterprise systems; Embed quality and validation from requirements through release; Lead pilot releases, production deployment, and user training; Mentor site teams and establish reusable architectures

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship