Sr. Automation/Controls Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Support and improve the performance and maintainability of automation systems already in the field.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, and drive root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with service and support teams to resolve customer-reported issues and develop effective solutions.
• Provide coaching and technical documentation to support junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to product documentation and ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Participate in automation system improvements, contributing ideas to enhance standardization, modularity, and usability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Automation, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent through experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in a highly regulated industry such as biotech, pharma, food, or chemicals.
• Proficient in PLC programming (preferably Siemens TIA Portal) and SCADA systems such as Wonderware Archestra.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with clear communication and a collaborative approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with commercialized automation products in a life cycle management context.
• Familiarity with quality systems and cross-functional collaboration in regulated environments.
• An understanding of industrial electricity and instrumentation.