Automation Engineer III - Compounding/CIP/SIP/Utility Distribution
About The Position
Imagine using your automation expertise to support the systems that enable safe, compliant, and reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing every day. As an Automation Engineer III focused on Compounding, CIP, SIP, and Utility Distribution systems, you'll help ensure critical process automation platforms operate at peak performance while supporting the production of medicines for patients worldwide. Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, you'll drive troubleshooting, system improvements, and automation projects that enhance reliability, efficiency, and GMP compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing operations, or 9 years of equivalent industry experience.
- Hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DCS platforms, preferably DeltaV.
- Experience supporting compounding, CIP, SIP, utility, PLC, and SCADA/HMI systems in GMP manufacturing.
- Knowledge of automation validation, change controls, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Experience with data historian technologies, preferably OSI PI.
- Strong understanding of process instrumentation, utility systems, control system architecture, and industrial communication protocols.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
Nice To Haves
- Business Continuity
- Cost Management
- Operational Excellence
- Quality Compliance
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize compounding, CIP, SIP, utility distribution, and manufacturing automation systems.
- Support design, configuration, installation, and lifecycle management of automation hardware and software.
- Support automation and control strategies for compounding, CIP, SIP, and utility distribution systems.
- Lead automation activities for capital projects, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Develop URS, FS, DDS, HDS, and SDS documentation for automation solutions.
- Execute and support change controls, validation activities, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve complex production issues.
- Support GMP manufacturing operations through on-call and operational support activities.
- Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain automation procedures, SOPs, and system records in alignment with FDA and GMP requirements.
Benefits
- performance-based cash incentive
- annual equity awards
- health, life and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
