Sr 2 Automation Engineer

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About the Role:

As the Senior II Automation Engineer you will serve as a key automation leader within a high-impact manufacturing environment supporting critical control systems that enable reliable and compliant biopharmaceutical operations. You will partner closely with manufacturing engineering and site leadership to ensure system performance drive continuous improvement and deliver innovative automation this role you will balance hands-on operational support with ownership of complex engineering projects. You will also act as a trusted subject matter expert guiding best practices and shaping automation strategy across the site. You will report into the Automation Lead.

How You Will Contribute:

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for control systems (PLC DCS MES and ancillary data systems)
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and ensuring system reliability and compliance
• Lead the full project lifecycle from design through implementation for small to large-scale automation initiatives
• Define project scope strategy and requirements while ensuring high-quality timely delivery of solutions
• Oversee and review technical outputs of automation engineering work
• Drive continuous improvement system performance optimization and innovation initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally through daily operational and project meetings
• Support audits inspections and compliance activities by preparing and presenting required data
• Develop and maintain SOPs work instructions and engineering standards for automation programs
• Ensure accurate documentation and lifecycle management of system specifications drawings and data

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field
• 8 years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering
• Strong expertise with DeltaV or similar DCS platforms and PLC programming
• Experience in cGMP pharmaceutical biotechnology or other regulated environments
• Knowledge of ISA-S88/ISA-S95 standards and batch or continuous manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems instrumentation and networking (e.g. Ethernet/IP Profibus)
• Experience with data historians reporting systems and integration tools (e.g. OPC SCADA platforms)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and deliver solutions aligned with business goals
• Familiarity with system validation commissioning and qualification processes
• Strong problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical dental vision insurance a 401(k) plan and company match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance a tuition reimbursement program paid volunteer time off company holidays and well-being benefits among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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