Automation Engineer (MES Integration)

Paciv • San Juan, PR

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About The Position

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for a Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of integrations between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and shop floor automation systems. This role supports regulated manufacturing environments and ensures reliable, compliant data flow for electronic batch records (EBR) and manufacturing analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of MES–automation integration experience in GMP-regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Kepware, and OSI PI systems
• GMP and CSV experience strongly preferred
• Ability to provide references for similar projects completed within the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Automation: PLCs (ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500), Siemens, HMI, SCADA
• Protocols & Integration : OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, REST APIs, Kepware
• Historians & Data: OSI PI (Data Archive, PI Vision, Event Frames), batch/lot data, OEE
• Configuration: PLC/DCS tag setup, MES interfaces, gateways, historian templates
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly.
• Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.
• Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.
• Result driven and self-motivated.
• Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.
• Fully fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MES integrations with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and plant IT/OT systems
• Configure interfaces for EBR, OEE monitoring, data historians, and analytics tools
• Develop integration and interface design documentation
• Execute validation activities (URS, TMX, DSP, IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Support SOP development and training when required
• Collaborate with manufacturers and internal stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees