Sr Automation Engineer

CSL • Kankakee, IL

3d • $89,000 - $105,000

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 project or manufacturing support tasks in a cGMP environment while understanding regulatory and quality assurance requirements and their impact. It contributes to site process automation strategy, ensuring long-term alignment with CSL objectives, and supports the development of policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards that meet industry, corporate Quality, and external regulatory requirements. The engineer promotes continuous improvement, operational efficiency, employee development, and a positive, equitable working environment aligned with CSL Values. The position also complies with CSL Behring Safety Program requirements, including health and safety mandates and OSHA requirements, and performs 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 skills and 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.
• Knowledge 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 Allen-Bradley systems, including FactoryTalk platforms and ControlLogix; listed as the preferred automation system.
• Experience with Siemens systems, including PCS7 and WinCC.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and implement controls-related projects 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 and account for regulatory and quality assurance requirements and their impact.
• Modify and author the site process automation strategy to maintain long-term strategic 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 in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality and Engineering standards to 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 Safety Program requirements, 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