Sr Automation Engineer

CSL Behring • Kankakee, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Automation Engineer independently performs and implements controls-related projects and manufacturing support tasks that directly affect company profitability. The role develops innovative solutions to complex problems and executes multiple projects or manufacturing support tasks in a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environment, with an understanding of regulatory and quality assurance requirements and their impact.

The position contributes to site process automation strategy and supports policies, programs, standard operating procedures, and Quality and Engineering standards that meet industry, corporate Quality, and external regulatory requirements. It also promotes continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the elimination of non-value-added activities while fostering a positive, equitable work environment aligned with CSL’s values. The role complies with CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including health and safety mandates and OSHA requirements, and may perform other duties assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; extensive process control, controls, and automation experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.
• At least 3 years of experience as an engineer or leader.
• Strong communication skills with customers, design teams, contractors, and management.
• Action-oriented, with the ability to learn on the fly.
• Good problem-solving, technical learning, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in an FDA-regulated facility.
• Understanding and application of electrical power and distribution systems, NEC, NFPA 70E, and PSM regulations and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and with Engineering or Automation projects.
• Experience with preferred automation systems, in order of preference: Allen-Bradley (Factory Talk platforms, ControlLogix) and Siemens (PCS7, WinCC).

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and implement controls-related project and manufacturing support tasks with a direct impact on company profitability.
• Develop innovative design solutions to complex problems.
• Execute multiple project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment while understanding regulatory and quality assurance requirements and their impact.
• Modify and author the site process automation strategy to support long-term alignment with CSL objectives.
• Foster continuous improvement through employee selection, training, and mentoring, with a focus on operational efficiency and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Assist the department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards that meet industry, corporate Quality, and external regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing CSL Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.
• Comply with CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including health and safety mandates and OSHA requirements.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities assigned by senior management.

What This Job Offers

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