Automation Engineer II

The Service Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting troubleshooting and improving automation control solutions used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. This role provides technical expertise across PLCs HMIs SCADA systems industrial networks and process control platforms while partnering with Service Engineering Manufacturing Quality and customers to resolve technical issues support documentation and testing activities and ensure solutions meet business safety and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for automation controls PLCs HMIs SCADA systems industrial computers electrical controls instrumentation and industrial networks used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Program configure modify and support automation platforms including Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 Siemens DeltaV AutomationDirect PLCs and related I/O systems.
• Develop troubleshoot and support HMI and SCADA applications including iFIX Wonderware System Platform Ignition Siemens WinCC TIA Portal and AutomationDirect C-more as applicable.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to control loops sinking and sourcing instrumentation current and voltage control systems LAN networking switches industrial communication protocols data cabling and network topology.
• Review interpret and reverse-engineer automation code control logic system architecture and electrical control designs to support service repair upgrade and root cause investigation activities.
• Generate review and execute test protocols qualification documentation technical evaluations engineering design documents and manufacturing documentation for automated equipment and control systems.
• Ensure automation support activities and documentation align with applicable quality and compliance expectations including 21 CFR Part 11 GAMP ISA-88 cGMP ISO and internal quality requirements.
• Support data acquisition historian visualization reporting and database-related activities that enable equipment performance monitoring troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Provide technical training knowledge transfer and presentations on automation hardware software troubleshooting methods and system functionality for Field Service teams internal stakeholders and customers.
• Partner with Service Engineering Manufacturing Quality and cross-functional teams to drive timely issue resolution project execution continuous improvement and customer support.
• Apply structured problem-solving risk-based decision making and clear technical communication to support business priorities customer expectations and quality requirements.
• Support Repligens Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safe work practices identifying hazards reporting concerns and contributing to corrective actions and process improvements.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Automation Controls Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline with 3-5 years of relevant automation controls or service engineering experience; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting automation systems in biopharmaceutical life sciences laboratory or regulated manufacturing environments; direct bioprocessing and process filtration experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming HMI/SCADA configuration industrial controls instrumentation I/O systems industrial networking data acquisition and automation troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms and tools such as Allen-Bradley Siemens DeltaV AutomationDirect Wonderware iFIX Ignition WinCC TIA Portal C# JavaScript Ladder Logic Function Block and Boolean logic; experience with SQL Python Java or Visual Basic is a plus.

• Experience creating reviewing or executing engineering documentation design documents technical evaluations manufacturing documentation test plans and qualification protocols for automated or cGMP process equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable quality and compliance expectations including ISO-regulated environments cGMP 21 CFR Part 11 GAMP ISA-88 and internal quality system requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support technical projects provide guidance to peers communicate project status and risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities support multiple projects and collaborate effectively across Service Engineering Manufacturing Quality and customer-facing teams.
• Proficiency with standard business software including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and related applications.
• Ability to demonstrate Repligen R-Values and model those principles in daily work.
• Commitment to safe work practices PPE requirements hazard identification EHS reporting and continuous improvement.
• Approximately 25% travel including up to 10% international travel to support customer implementations troubleshooting diagnostics commissioning and system optimization activities.

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated salary range for this role based in the United States of America is $111000-$150000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off health/dental/vision retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.