Senior Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Muskegon, MI (Onsite) (Remote with travel may be considered for strong candidates)

Tax Term (W2, C2C): W2

Job Type (Permanent/Contract): Contract

Duration: Long Term

Pay Range: $77- $87/hr

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with 12+ years of experience supporting DeltaV DCS automation in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong DeltaV Batch experience, hands-on commissioning and qualification (C&Q) expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot live manufacturing issues while ensuring compliance with GMP and validation standards.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an onsite DeltaV Automation Engineer supporting C&Q execution activities.
• Work independently to troubleshoot, configure, and support DeltaV control system logic, phases, and automation components during commissioning and qualification.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Support C&Q activities including test execution, issue investigation, remediation, and re-test preparation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional onsite teams to ensure automation behavior aligns with approved Functional Specifications and test expectations.
• Respond to automation-related issues during commissioning and qualification activities.
• Identify automation issues, recommend technical solutions, and support implementation through change control.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements and site procedures throughout project execution.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of Automation Engineering experience.
• DeltaV DCS Automation.
• DeltaV Batch (Required).
• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).
• Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• GMP.
• ISA-88.
• GAMP.
• Automation troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Functional Specifications.
• Change Control.
• Control System Configuration.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical, Chemical, or a related field.
• 12+ years of automation engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience supporting live manufacturing environments during commissioning and qualification.
• Deep understanding of GMP, validation, ISA-88, and GAMP standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.