Automation Engineer

The Role

This role provides hands-on automation support with a primary focus on Drug Product (fill/finish) manufacturing equipment and associated control systems. The engineer is responsible for maintaining reliable and compliant operation by troubleshooting issues supporting PLC/SCADA systems and contributing to commissioning validation and continuous improvement activities.

This role requires a solid understanding of automated manufacturing processes including interfaces between control systems network infrastructure manufacturing execution systems (MES) and historian platforms.

Operating within a 24/7 GMP environment the engineer works closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality MS&T and IT/OT teams locally and globally.

Heres What Youll Do

Operations & Support

• Support day-to-day operation of fill/finish equipment and associated automation systems.

• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues to maintain uptime and product quality.

• Respond to alarms faults and deviations support investigations and resolution.

• Participate in daily tier meetings to prioritize and track equipment automation issues.

• Support coverage aligned to site operational needs.

Automation & Systems

• Support PLC SCADA and associated digital systems. Experience with Wonderware is preferred.

• Assist with system configuration testing and fault finding.

• Work cross-functionally including vendors to resolve integration issues.

• Maintain system compliance in line with GMP and CSV requirements.

Troubleshooting & Reliability

• Perform root cause analysis to establish and implement corrective or preventative actions where required.

• Work with vendors to track & manage issues to resolution & closure.

• Support site maintenance and reliability strategies to optimize equipment performance.

Projects & Lifecycle

• Assist with FAT SAT and CQV lifecycle activities.

• Contribute to design reviews and implementation.

• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for all automation scope.

Compliance & Quality

• Support deviations CAPAs and change controls.

• Maintain GMP documentation.

• Support audits and ensure inspection readiness.

• Ensure compliance with GMP safety and data integrity.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 36 years experience in GMP manufacturing or similar.

• Demonstrated experience with PLC/SCADA systems developing and supporting applications to operate highly automated equipment and systems.

• Demonstrated experience with virtualization configuration and trouble shooting.

• Microsoft enterprise system integration (i.e. Active Directory SQL)

• Industrial Automation protocols (i.e. Ethernet IP Modbus OPC).

• Understanding of GMP and CSV.

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills working with a cross-functional team.

• Experience with fill/finish or drug product manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience developing with Rockwell Siemens Wonderware PI MES).

• Demonstrated experience supporting CQV / validation.
  Good understanding of electrical design drives instrumentation.

• This position is site-based requiring you to be at Modernas site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

• As part of Modernas commitment to workplace health and safety this role may be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments in line with relevant legal and operational requirements.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• BENg Electrical Electronics Mechatronics or Computer systems.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family building benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savingsandinvestments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at .

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