Senior Automation / Controls Engineer leading high-complexity projects to improve automated systems. Working in cGMP environments and overseeing integration of safety systems and robotic technologies.
Responsibilities
Leads high-complexity, high-priority projects as the single owner of the controls engineering scope, architecting solutions that maximize safety, reliability, throughput, and maintainability in Class 7 cleanroom, cGMP environments.
Operates with strong platform-agnostic capability; delegates work to technicians and junior engineers.
Provides initial first-line support at startup and transitions first-line support to Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance; cross-trains interdepartmental engineers transitioning second-line support (remaining as final-line support).
Scope ambiguous projects; build detailed execution plans in the company-standard project/task management system; manage budget, schedule, and risk; communicate effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
Author, review, and approve comprehensive documentation (P&IDs; electrical schematics; pneumatic diagrams; panel/device layouts; BOMs; process flow diagrams); establish maintainable design patterns and standards.
Define build strategies; oversee panel/field installation by technicians; ensure compliance with NEC, UL, CE and hazardous-area requirements.
Engineer safety systems to required performance levels; implement complex multi-axis servo motion control including robotic systems (Cartesian, SCARA, collaborative robots/cobots).
Configure segmented, secure local networks and manage routing/remote connectivity.
Deliver maintainable architectures with modular code, robust fault handling, and advanced PID/motion coordination across multiple subsystems; demonstrate cross-platform adaptability.
Architect scalable SCADA solutions including role-based security, distributed alarming, data models, scripting, reporting, web services and integrations with enterprise systems.
Define verification strategies; lead complex troubleshooting; implement corrective and preventive actions; document lessons learned for reuse.
Support formal cGMP validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) led by Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality; ensure full requirements traceability, test coverage, and release documentation.
Provide initial first-line support after equipment goes into service to achieve reliable operation; transition first-line support to Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance and remain second-line support; lead support and modernization of legacy controls systems equal or below experience level; plan lifecycle updates and obsolescence mitigation; ensure smooth handover to operations; drive standards, templates, and best practices; mentor engineers and technicians.
Requirements
Bachelors degree (or similar) in a relevant discipline; equivalent experience considered.
7+ years related controls/automation experience with strong prior industry exposure.
Advanced proficiency with NEC, UL, CE; hazardous-area design/compliance (Class I Div 1/Div 2, intrinsically safe circuits, explosion-proof enclosures); leads audits/reviews.
Advanced AutoCAD proficiency; enforces drawing and revision-control standards.
Expert ladder logic and HMI development; architectural and modular code design; cross-platform adaptability; demonstrated capability to support legacy systems equal or below experience level.
Advanced multi-axis servo motion control.
Demonstrated experience integrating Cartesian, SCARA, and collaborative robots/cobots with appropriate safety practices.
Strong SCADA architecture and integration in regulated environments.
Advanced Python and SQL; database table design; data integrity and reporting strategies.
Demonstrated commissioning of numerous unique systems of high complexity (large IO counts, tightly coupled PID loops, motion/robotics coordination, distributed systems); documented improvements in reliability, throughput, and robustness; exemplary safety and cGMP record.
Proficient in 2D CAD and drafting software, AutoCAD Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
Proficient with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment.
Benefits
Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
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