Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

·Provide day-to-day automation and controlssupport for plasmid manufacturing processes and plant operations.

·Troubleshoot automation, control systems, PLCs,HMIs, instrumentation, and related manufacturing equipment.

·Support the maintenance, modification, andoptimization of automation systems to improve equipment reliability andproduction efficiency.

·Assist with the development, testing,implementation, and documentation of automation system changes.

·Participate in equipment commissioning,qualification, startup, and troubleshooting activities.

·Work with Manufacturing and Maintenance teams toidentify automation-related issues and implement effective corrective actions.

·Support plant control systems, processequipment, utilities, and facility automation as needed.

·Assist with system upgrades, software changes,alarm management, and control strategy improvements.

·Maintain accurate technical documentation,including automation specifications, system documentation, change controls, andtroubleshooting records.

·Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, andother quality-related activities associated with automation systems.

·Ensure automation activities comply withapplicable GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams andexternal vendors/contractors on automation projects and technical issues.

·Participate in on-call or off-hours supportactivities when required to maintain plant operations.

Requirements

·Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or arelated technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.

·2–5 years of experience in automation,controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing engineering.

·Experience working with PLC and HMIsystems, industrial control systems, or manufacturing automation.

·Ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls,instrumentation, and automation-related issues.

·Experience supporting manufacturing or plantoperations in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or otherregulated environment is preferred.

·Familiarity with GMP, GxP, FDA-regulatedenvironments, or computerized system validation is a plus.

·Experience with automation system documentation,change controls, testing, commissioning, or qualification is preferred.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith the ability to respond effectively to equipment and production issues.

·Ability to work collaboratively withManufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other technical teams.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·Ability to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced manufacturing environment.

·Willingness to provide occasional off-hours oron-call support when required.