Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Core
Own critical GxP automation and digital manufacturing systems for mRNA vaccine production, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across a highly connected digital environment.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC automation engineer (pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Builds
Reliable, compliant, and advanced digital manufacturing platforms for global mRNA vaccine production
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Emerson DeltaV DCS, PLC/SCADA (Rockwell, Siemens, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, iFix), MES, historian platforms, GMP/GAMP/CSV, complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, system integration, change control, CAPA management, FAT/SAT/CQV validation
Preferred skills
Syncade MES, PI Historian, IT/OT networking, industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC), ladder logic/structured text programming, serialization/track-and-trace, robotics/vision systems, biopharmaceutical process knowledge
Technologies
Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, iFix, Syncade, PI Historian, SQL, Active Directory
Responsibilities
Take technical ownership of critical automation and digital manufacturing systems; Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support; Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned systems; Design, configure, test, and implement system changes using a risk-based approach; Drive automation upgrades and technology lifecycle initiatives; Solve complex integration challenges across equipment and digital platforms; Lead or support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and IT/OT teams; Explore emerging technologies like Generative AI for operational improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
