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Lead Automation Engineer

US - Frederick - MDFull-time2026-10-11 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead automation engineering for capital projects, technology transfers, and lifecycle management of biopharmaceutical manufacturing control systems.

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, validation, cybersecurity, alarm management, HMI development

Preferred skills

MES integration, batch functionality, historian interfaces, obsolescence management, disaster recovery planning

Technologies

Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Batch, VFDs, MES, Historians

Responsibilities

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

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities