Automation Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Automation Manager manages quality control engineering services to meet current and future company automation engineering needs. The role acquires, develops, and uses technology and techniques to achieve high standards of quality and efficiency, and oversees automation project activities through all phases in a timely and cost-effective manner. The manager leads an automation engineering team, handles multiple large projects or assignments simultaneously, and develops project scopes of work based on engineering principles, industry methods, and company standards and specifications. The role establishes and maintains project technical, schedule, and cost objectives; oversees engineering drawings and construction specifications; and ensures assigned projects meet cGMP, safety, code, engineering, legal, and insurance requirements through design, construction, startup, and qualification. The position follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule. Work conditions may include GMP environments, cleanroom restrictions, loud equipment or machinery, office settings, rapid flashing lights, and required PPE. The employee is expected to work safely, comply with job-related safety and other training requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience, including experience developing and supporting computerized automation systems and networks, along with supervisory experience.
High school diploma required.
Familiarity with control system concepts, practices, and procedures.
Understanding of PLC ladder logic or function block and/or DCS system development.
Ability to develop configurable control and supervisory systems, and historian and database programs.
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, with effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external customers, including tact in handling sensitive matters.
Highly effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of A-B and Modicon PLCs and/or DCS D/3 experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the automation engineering team in its assigned work, using judgment and creativity to analyze situations and select appropriate actions.
Manage multiple large projects and assignments simultaneously, including work with substantial design outside the automation discipline.
Analyze data and facts concerning automation engineering assignments and develop scopes of work consistent with engineering principles, industry methods, and company standards and specifications.
Establish and maintain technical, schedule, and cost objectives for projects using project specifications.
Oversee the design and drafting of new engineering drawings and updates to existing drawings.
Ensure the preparation of engineering construction specifications.
Ensure assigned projects comply with cGMPs, safety practices, applicable codes, engineering standards, laws, and insurance requirements during design, construction, startup, and qualification.
Work safely and responsibly to support an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
Comply with job-related safety and other training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.