Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads scope of work for projects executed in different platforms.
• Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
• Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
• Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery
• Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
• Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
• Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
• Travel to client site for project meetings
• Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in automation
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
• Rockwell
• Schneider
• AVEVA/PI
• Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Competitive Base Salary: $110,000–$145,000, depending on experience

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Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results

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Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

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Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

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Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

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Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time

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Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support