Specialist, Engineering

## Specialist, Engineering Apply remote type:
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USA - Pennsylvania - West Pointtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 15, 2026 (5 days left to apply) job requisition :
R401626
** Job Description
** Applications are being sought for an Engineering Specialist position in our research division's Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) automation engineering group.  Individual will perform various automation activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies.

Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to:
* Providing ongoing automation system support and executing projects in the facility, with progression to leading those projects
* Participating in the design, scope, implementation, and maintenance of pilot plant projects
* Actively working in a multi-discipline project team environment
* Developing and maintaining SDLC documentation.
* Participating/leading in the troubleshooting of various automation system technologies
* Participating/leading in upgrade and ongoing maintenance projects on systems in the facility.
* Cross training in a variety of technologies
* Supporting automation needs across the facility
* Working with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant’s reliability and increase efficiency
* In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to contribute towards digital initiatives to support efficient and flexible GMP clinical supply for products in all phases of development. Some overtime (including weekends) and occasional second shift work may be required.
** Education Minimum Requirement:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 2 full years of relevant experience, or at least 1 year of experience with a Master’s degree.
** Required

Experience and Skills:

*** Previous experience with industrial automation system configuration or programming at a production or lab scale
* Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
* Ability to work both in a team setting and independently
** Desired

Experience and Skills:

*** Experience in a GMP regulated industry
* Knowledge in any of the following:
Systems communication/integration, Delta

V, Ignition, PLC’s, Unicorn, manufacturing IT, process/system control, systems communication (interfaces)
* Experience with production equipment
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* Required Skills:

**** Preferred

Skills:

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