Senior Automation Engineer

BioMADE•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Automation Engineer will help develop and deploy process control systems, automation, and data historians for three new piloting facilities. The role applies practical industrial experience to the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of these facilities in collaboration with engineering and design consultants and the pilot facility technical team. The work will support pilot-scale trials and help domestic companies begin production of innovative products. The position will design and deliver a national network of pilot-scale facilities currently under construction. Working from a deep understanding of industrial processing, the Senior Automation Engineer will identify process-control and data-system needs and translate them into robust control strategies and data historian systems that meet customer expectations. The role may develop or review instrument datasheets, P&IDs, and other technical documentation for utility systems and process equipment. As facilities come online, the engineer will contribute expertise in the Operational Technology (OT) area, including installation, checkout, commissioning, and operation. The position may also evaluate customer technology-transfer packages for new control loops, particularly for externally supplied processing skids, and contribute to long-term capital investment planning for the pilot plant network’s control and data management systems.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or advanced degree in engineering, automation, or a related discipline, such as chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
10 years of experience in industrial operations at biochemical or chemical facilities, including roles such as process control engineer, OT/data historian lead, production management, or reliability management.
4 years of experience executing process control improvements, including initial control loop design, deployment of new code, and troubleshooting control performance.
Working knowledge of OT for industrial processes, including PLC, DCS/SCADA, HMI, and data historians.
Experience working with diverse contractors and vendors who contribute to maintenance and improvement of hardware and software systems.
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines; self-directed, motivated, and able to work hands-on in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain and promote an exceptional standard of safety awareness.
Proven track record in change management and project leadership, driving results through cross-functional influence and formal contractual agreements.
Demonstrated digital literacy and technical proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience managing records, authoring technical reports, and developing SOPs.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and deliver process control systems for the national pilot plant network.
Manage data historian configuration and continuously improve data management and process monitoring.
Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other technical documentation for design accuracy.
Contribute to process control and data historian requirements, control narratives, process safety management, Factory Acceptance Tests, and Site Acceptance Tests.
Develop and manage configuration, installation, and startup of facility Operational Technology in collaboration with process integrators.
Maintain process control systems, data historian hardware and software, and other OT elements to ensure a high degree of utilization.
Develop into the process control, data historian, and OT subject matter expert for the BioMADE pilot plant network team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical insurance options, with low-cost buy-up options.
Medical insurance cost-sharing for spouses and children.
Health Savings Account option.
Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees.
Low-cost dental insurance for spouses and children, including child orthodontic coverage.
Employer-paid vision coverage for employees and spouse/child coverage.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan options for medical, dependent care, and commuter pre-tax benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance and low-cost voluntary long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match and no vesting period.
Discretionary incentive plan based on organizational and individual performance.
Paid time off accruing from the hire date.
10 paid holidays and a winter closure.
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
Free parking.
Casual dress code.
Free snacks and beverages at California and Minnesota office locations.
Employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee.