Principal Automation Engineer - Global Engineering

Genentech • Hillsboro, OR

7h

About The Position

The Principal Automation Engineer is part of Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT), which helps keep Pharma Technical Operations at the forefront of technology and realizes new assets for manufacturing facilities. The role supports large and/or complex facility and equipment improvement projects across the US manufacturing network and may support international sites. Work begins as a mix of remote and onsite work, initially at the General Planner’s office and later at the construction site or plant. Once buildings are complete and equipment is delivered, the position transitions to full-time onsite work at the local site. Travel of up to 40% to 50% is expected during the project phase, including weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignments as needed.

The engineer leads measures to address deviations from project plans, manages sub-project teams that include external contractors, and provides guidance on technical solutions and business processes. The role maintains ownership of assigned discipline work packages throughout project phases to achieve target functionality, quality, and reliability. It also partners with customers, team members, and stakeholders; collaborates with PTE to evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies; and serves as the primary technical liaison with IT/OT groups to advance operational digitalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of applicable automation and/or instrument and control system experience, preferably with most experience in drug product.
• At least 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry or GMP experience.
• Proficient written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel significantly (40%–50%), including weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignments as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills, such as Portuguese or German.
• Exemplifies Roche Values and Leadership Commitments.
• Exceptional collaboration, team-building, and communication skills.
• Strong business and technical acumen, strategic agility, and global perspective.
• Global experience and cultural savvy, with the ability to adapt to and manage effectively across cultural environments and organizational levels, including executive management.

Responsibilities

• Support large and/or complex facility and equipment improvement projects within the US manufacturing network and potentially at international sites.
• Lead proactive measures to achieve specified goals when deviations from the project plan occur.
• Manage a sub-project team, including external contractors, and provide clear guidance on technical solutions and business processes.
• Maintain ownership of assigned discipline work packages throughout all project phases to achieve target functionality, quality, and reliability.
• Partner proactively with customers, team members, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with PTE to evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with IT/OT groups to drive higher levels of operational digitalization.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at the link provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal