Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and maintain automation and control systems for clinical and commercial radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, including custom hot cells, formulation lines, and environmental monitoring.
Role type
Senior IC automation controls engineer (pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Builds
Radiopharmaceutical drug products for cancer patients
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Radiopharmaceuticals
Required skills
PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens), SCADA, HMI development, Robotics, Cognex vision systems, GMP compliance, validation protocols, process equipment troubleshooting, system architecture
Preferred skills
cGMP Biopharmaceutical environment experience, MS degree, data historian systems, IT infrastructure, AI tools
Technologies
Rockwell, Siemens, SCADA, HMI, Cognex, PLC, VFDs
Responsibilities
Lead development and lifecycle management of automation systems; Architect and implement robust automation platforms; Support GMP operations including deviation investigations and change control; Optimize system performance and develop maintenance strategies; Mentor junior engineers; Manage external vendors for system selection and validation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
