Principal Automation Engineer
Core
Subject matter expert for Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC/HMI programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of automated process equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Role type
Principal Automation Engineer (Physical/Industrial Automation)
Builds
Automated process equipment, embedded and application software architectures, and change control processes for cGMP facilities.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC/HMI programming, FactoryTalk View Studio SE/ME, ControlLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Historian, cGMP compliance, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, validation/qualification methodologies, data integrity, change control processes, root cause analysis, hardware/software/control design.
Preferred skills
SEEQ, Ignition, Splunk, MS SQL.
Responsibilities
Serve as site SME for PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting; lead end-to-end automation engineering projects from concept to turnover; develop project schedules and software architecture deliverables; manage change control processes for automation systems; provide expert guidance on engineering design and test plans for cGMP equipment; lead root cause analysis and incident investigations; provide 24/7 on-call support; drive continuous improvement of production operations; oversee automation contractors; own design and approval of hardware, software, and controls.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities.
