Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Automation Controls Engineer supports automation engineering for clinical and commercial manufacturing at RayzeBio's Indianapolis sites. Reporting directly to engineering leadership, the role designs, develops, improves, manages, and supports automation and control systems for radiopharmaceutical technologies, including custom hot cells, formulation and filling lines, environmental monitoring systems, and building automation systems. The position also works with engineering firms and specialty equipment manufacturers to support manufacturing objectives. The engineer is responsible for the operation and lifecycle management of manufacturing automation systems, GMP operational support, system integration, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, vendors, partners, and contractors; supports facility expansions and commercialization; and provides technical leadership, mentoring, and training. It includes on-call responsibility during evenings, weekends, and other non-standard business hours, and up to 15% travel as required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in automation or control engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a related engineering field.
- Expertise in automation system architecture, design, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of Rockwell or Siemens PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI development.
- Strong knowledge of Cognex vision systems and robotics.
- Troubleshooting experience with process equipment, including field instrumentation, control panels, and VFDs.
- Deep understanding of GMP, validation, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and mentor team members.
- Strong time management, organizational, interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills.
- Professional ethics and integrity, including the ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment under pressure and to be motivated, adaptable, and accountable.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb stairs, with or without accommodation.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods while performing duties.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment and comfort working with radioactive materials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automation/control engineering within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.
- Experience in equipment engineering design, development, and validation in a cGMP biopharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, or medical device environment.
- Master's or other advanced degree.
- Experience with data historian systems and IT infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous operation of automation and control systems for radiopharmaceutical clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Lead development, deployment, and lifecycle management of automation and control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Support GMP manufacturing by leading or contributing to deviation investigations, CAPA development and execution, and change control activities.
- Provide on-call support during evenings, weekends, and other non-standard business hours.
- Architect and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related automation platforms for facility expansions and commercialization.
- Integrate automated systems with production lines and corporate business systems while ensuring regulatory and GMP compliance.
- Optimize automation system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Provide technical leadership for commissioning, validation, and upgrades of process automation equipment and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to define requirements and deliver automation solutions.
- Manage external vendors, partners, and contractors for system selection, installation, and validation.
- Author, review, and approve technical documentation, including SOPs, system specifications, and validation protocols.
- Promote compliance with EHS, Radiation Safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and train junior engineers and staff on automation technologies and best practices.
- Use AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
- Travel up to 15% as required to support business needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
- Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
- For eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees in Puerto Rico: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval.
- 11 paid company holidays each year.
- Three optional holidays for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees in Puerto Rico.
- Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
- Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees.
- Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
