Sr. Automation Engineer

Syner-G • Raleigh, NC

9h • Remote

About The Position

Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience and a strong background in project management and process improvement to lead the oversight, documentation, and lifecycle management of automation systems. This role combines advanced technical expertise with structured project leadership, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across client engagements. The Sr. Automation Engineer will serve as a key technical and project leader, guiding automation strategy, managing cross-functional initiatives, supporting complex system issues, and ensuring systems remain reliable, compliant, and inspection-ready.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5-10 years supporting and leading automation initiatives within GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong project management experience including planning, execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience implementing process improvements within automation or technical operations.
• Strong experience with BAS/BMS, EMS, or process automation platforms such as Siemens Desigo, DeltaV, Rockwell, or PLC/SCADA systems.
• Extensive background in GMP documentation, validation, and CSV/SDLC processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical efforts and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of automation system architecture, control logic, alarm logic, and point configuration review.
• Advanced skill in writing, reviewing, and managing controlled documents and validation protocols.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and review of automation system documentation including SOPs, design documents, DS, FS, CA, RTM, and RA.
• Oversee system lifecycle activities, periodic reviews, and audit readiness, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Author, review, and execute complex validation documentation such as IOQs, engineering tests, protocols, and summary reports.
• Drive CSV and SDLC activities to ensure robust traceability, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead automation-related projects, including upgrades, remediation efforts, lifecycle initiatives, and system improvements.
• Develop and manage project plans, establish timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and track deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, status reporting, and documentation to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed to maintain schedule and quality.
• Assess automation workflows, system performance, and documentation processes to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and system reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across automation, quality, and facility operations.
• Perform advanced data reviews, including alarm rationalization, user access audits, and system performance evaluations.
• Own and manage automation change records, including impact assessments, stakeholder coordination, and documentation updates.
• Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities, work orders, and system enhancements across automation platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex system issues, support upgrades, and implement long-term solutions.
• Serve as a senior liaison between Facilities, Quality, IT, Operations, and external partners.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level automation staff.
• Lead audit preparation efforts and ensure automation systems remain inspection-ready.
• Maintain strong GMP documentation practices and support regulatory inspections as a subject-matter expert.

Benefits

• We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

What This Job Offers

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