Automation Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 3-5+ years of relevant automation, controls, or service engineering experience; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting automation systems in biopharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environments; direct bioprocessing and process filtration experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial controls, instrumentation, I/O systems, industrial networking, data acquisition, and automation troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms and tools such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, AutomationDirect, Wonderware, iFIX, Ignition, WinCC, TIA Portal, C#, JavaScript, Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Boolean logic; experience with SQL, Python, Java, or Visual Basic is a plus.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or executing engineering documentation, design documents, technical evaluations, manufacturing documentation, test plans, and qualification protocols for automated or cGMP process equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable quality and compliance expectations, including ISO-regulated environments, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, ISA-88, and internal quality system requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support technical projects, provide guidance to peers, communicate project status and risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support multiple projects, and collaborate effectively across Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and customer-facing teams.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related applications.
• Ability to demonstrate Repligen R-Values and model those principles in daily work.
• Commitment to safe work practices, PPE requirements, hazard identification, EHS reporting, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• direct bioprocessing and process filtration experience is preferred.
• experience with SQL, Python, Java, or Visual Basic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for automation controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial computers, electrical controls, instrumentation, and industrial networks used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Program, configure, modify, and support automation platforms including Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000, Siemens, DeltaV, AutomationDirect PLCs, and related I/O systems.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and support HMI and SCADA applications, including iFIX, Wonderware System Platform, Ignition, Siemens WinCC, TIA Portal, and AutomationDirect C-more, as applicable.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to control loops, sinking and sourcing instrumentation, current and voltage control systems, LAN networking, switches, industrial communication protocols, data cabling, and network topology.
• Review, interpret, and reverse-engineer automation code, control logic, system architecture, and electrical control designs to support service, repair, upgrade, and root cause investigation activities.
• Generate, review, and execute test protocols, qualification documentation, technical evaluations, engineering design documents, and manufacturing documentation for automated equipment and control systems.
• Ensure automation support activities and documentation align with applicable quality and compliance expectations, including 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, ISA-88, cGMP, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
• Support data acquisition, historian, visualization, reporting, and database-related activities that enable equipment performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Provide technical training, knowledge transfer, and presentations on automation hardware, software, troubleshooting methods, and system functionality for Field Service teams, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Partner with Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive timely issue resolution, project execution, continuous improvement, and customer support.
• Apply structured problem-solving, risk-based decision making, and clear technical communication to support business priorities, customer expectations, and quality requirements.
• Support Repligen’s Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safe work practices, identifying hazards, reporting concerns, and contributing to corrective actions and process improvements.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health/dental/vision
• retirement benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
• equity as part of the compensation package