Sr Principal Automation Engineer

Sr Principal Automation Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with deep Rockwell PLC expertise to support a critical remediation and validation recovery project for a MedTech manufacturing client in Dallas/Worth TX area.

This role is focused on troubleshooting and correcting a recently installed machine/system where the original validation and documentation work was improperly executed. The successful consultant will work backwards from current operational issues identify root causes in the original design and validation approach and lead remediation efforts across controls software and validation documentation.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer capable of independently analyzing complex automation systems collaborating with vendors and driving technical resolution in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Determine what should have originally been tested and validated and rewrite and correct validation documentation to align with proper system design intent. Modify and correct PLC/HMI code as required.

Collaborate closely with the OEM/vendor responsible for building and installing the system. Support troubleshooting and stabilization efforts for production equipment currently experiencing operational issues.

Work cross-functionally with validation and CSV documentation resources and ensure all remediation activities align with regulated industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze existing machine/system issues and identify underlying design and validation gaps

Software Design Specifications (SDS) Functional/design documentation IQ/OQ/PQ documentation Validation test strategies and execution to execute properly validated machine automation

Evaluate troubleshoot and rewrite existing PLC/HMI code to ensure that it aligns with revised design and testing documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Industrial Technology or a related field

Demonstrated experience supporting validated machine integration for FDA regulated Medtech or Life Science industry

Strong background in regulated manufacturing environments ideally Medtech or Pharmaceutical

Extensive experience with IQ/OQ/PQ execution and remediation CSV and validation documentation

Automation system troubleshooting and root cause analysis PLC code modification and system redesign

Ability to reverse engineer existing systems and identify design deficiencies experience working directly with OEMs/vendors during remediation projects strong onsite troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills

Experience supporting commissioning/startup activities

Preferred Qualifications

Ignition experience is highly desirable though not essential.

Familiarity with MES or SCADA integration. Previous remediation or recovery project experience

Qualification:

Bachelors degree Engineering Manufacturing Industrial Technology or a related field.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.