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Principal Automation Engineer

CSL Behring


Job Location:

Kankakee, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 115000 - 136000
Posted: 26 August 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Independently performs and implements controls-related project or manufacturing support tasks which have a direct impact on company profitability. Ability to develop innovative design solutions to complex problems.

Successfully executes multiple project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment; and understands regulatory and quality assurance requirements/impact.

Proficient programmer in one or more areas of automation programming languages and platforms.

Preferred automation systems (shown in order of preference) include Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms ControlLogix) Siemens (PCS7 WinCC).

Understands and applies electrical power and distribution systems NEC NFPA 70E and PSM regulation/standards.

Modify and author site process automation strategy to ensure long term strategic alignment with CSL objectives are met.
Assists the department in developing policies programs SOPs and Quality and Engineering standards to meet current industry corporate Quality and external Regulatory requirements.

Complies with requirements from CSL Behrings Safety Program including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.


Qualifications:

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

5 years of experience as an engineer/leader

Experience in biopharmaceutical industry and Engineering/Automation projects preferred

Competencies

Strong communication skills with customers design teams contractors and management

Good problem solving technical learning time management and prioritizing skills

Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility

Action oriented skills; ability to learn on the fly

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $115000 - $136000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications skill level experience competencies and other relevant addition to base salary total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.


Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients needs by using the latest technologies we discover develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology hematology cardiovascular and metabolic respiratory and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation recombinant protein technology and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.


CSL Behring operates one of the worlds largest plasma collection networks CSL Plasma. Our parent company CSL headquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

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