Engineer III, Automation

Biogen Idec-posted about 1 month ago
$75,000 - $98,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Research Triangle Park, NC
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing
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We are seeking a motivated and technically driven Automation Engineer to join our growing Automation Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will support the administration, reliability, and continuous improvement of multiple GMP-critical automation platforms that enable large-scale biologics production. This position offers hands-on experience across a wide range of automation technologies-including DeltaV, TruBio, OSIsoft PI, InfoBatch, FactoryTalk, TiPS, TopView, and Syncade-while engaging cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities/Utilities, and IT.

  • Provide daily administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for the site's Batch Control System (Emerson DeltaV).
  • Support Single-Use Bioreactor operations by administering and maintaining TruBio control platforms.
  • Maintain and configure the Manufacturing Data Historian and contextualization layers (OSIsoft PI, PI Vision, interfaces, and AF).
  • Support InfoBatch batch reporting integrations, configuration updates, and troubleshooting.
  • Administer Building Management and Alarm Management platforms including FactoryTalk, TiPS, and TopView.
  • Support Syncade system and database administration activities.
  • Participate in automation upgrade projects, system hardening, patching, and lifecycle planning.
  • Assist in designing, testing, documenting, and implementing system changes following GMP and validation requirements.
  • Support system migrations, virtualization initiatives, server upgrades, and integration with IT infrastructure.
  • Provide support as needed for manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot equipment, network, and software issues involving PLC, HMIs, historians, MES, and batch control systems.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve automation-related deviations.
  • Create and maintain system documentation, including user accounts, SOPs, configurations, and validation documentation.
  • Ensure automation systems remain audit-ready and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
  • 2-4 years of experience supporting automation or control systems in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Experience with at least one of the following systems: DeltaV, TruBio, PI, InfoBatch, FactoryTalk, Syncade, or equivalent industrial automation platforms.
  • Basic working knowledge of control system networks (VLANs, firewalls, virtual machines, domain/LDAP authentication)
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions across multiple layers of automation architecture.
  • Comfortable collaborating with teams outside of Automation - Process Engineering, Validation, Quality, etc.
  • Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with batch control logic, S88, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.
  • Knowledge of server management, virtualization (Nutanix, VMware), or Windows Server administration.
  • Experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, SQL) is a plus.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation
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