Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation PLC
Core
Provide automation technical leadership for building and maintaining PLC, SCADA, and standalone systems to support GMP Drug Substance Plant Operations at a new biotech manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation PLC)
Builds
Robust automation systems for plant utilities and standalone equipment (autoclaves, WFI systems, etc.)
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), SCADA development, GMP/GxP compliance, root cause analysis, capital project lifecycle management, technical writing, team leadership
Preferred skills
Electrical/Computer/Chemical/Biotech Engineering degree, Rockwell industrial automation, OPC/Foundation Fieldbus/Profibus/DeviceNet, 21 CFR Part 11, S88/S95, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, SCADA, Trailblazer, OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, DeviceNet
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automation solutions and integration with control systems; Lead standalone system implementation, start-up, and HMI design; Collaborate with process SMEs to transform requirements into digital solutions; Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives; Provide 24/7 onsite operational support and troubleshooting; Support new product introductions and engineering assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities