Senior Automation Engineer
About The Position
This role involves leading the design, implementation, and operation of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems, particularly those utilizing CO2, within manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse environments. The Senior Automation Engineer will ensure designs meet stringent engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards. Key responsibilities include leading commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities for new automated cold rooms, as well as supporting the development and deployment of critical automation and software systems. The position requires close collaboration with various teams, including Quality Assurance, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT, to maintain GxP compliance. The engineer will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, driving continuous improvement and optimizing operational processes. A strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration is essential, as is the ability to manage vendor relationships and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design
- 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation
- Proficiency in Automated processes, technologies and systems deployment and adoption
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.
- Experience working in an operational GxP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards
- Direct experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)
- Fluent in English with effective communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation
- Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.
- Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.
- Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.
- Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.
- Lead cold room operational training and system adoption
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.
- Serve as a recognized Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, establishing operational methodologies and best practices.
- Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project requirements, milestones, and schedule commitments.
- Apply engineering principles and practices across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.
- Drive continuous improvement to simplify and optimize cold room design and operational processes.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration.
- Work closely with cold room vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts, technical specifications, and deliverables meet the customer’s requirements.
- Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
