Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - PLC
Core
Design, build, and maintain automation systems and platforms for GMP drug substance manufacturing operations, integrating PLCs, SCADA, and standalone systems to support biopharmaceutical production.
Role type
Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation - PLC)
Builds
Robust automation systems for plant utilities and standalone equipment in a new drug substance manufacturing facility.
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming and design (Allen Bradley, Siemens), SCADA development, HMI layout and design, GMP/GxP compliance, capital project lifecycle management, root cause analysis, process control strategy development, technical writing.
Preferred skills
Electrical/Computer/Chemical/Biotech engineering degree, Rockwell industrial automation hardware expertise, OPC/Foundation Fieldbus/Profibus/DeviceNet integration, 21 CFR Part 11/ASTM 2500/S88/S95 familiarity, continuous improvement methodologies.
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, SCADA, Trailblazer, OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, Rockwell industrial automation hardware.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automation solutions using PLCs and integrate with Emerson DeltaV; Support standalone system implementation, start-up, and control panel/HMI design; Collaborate with SMEs to transform process requirements into digital automated solutions; Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting, incident investigations, and new product introductions; Build business processes and engineering policies for project scope alignment; Support QA partners in computerized systems validation and data integrity assessments.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (2-8+ years experience depending on degree)
