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Automation Engineer
Job in
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, 16501, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
GxP Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and manufacturing systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other regulated manufacturing environments.
The engineer will work with senior automation and controls professionals to troubleshoot, maintain, test, and improve PLC, SCADA, HMI, BMS, and manufacturing automation systems.
Key Responsibilities- Support automation and controls engineering activities for manufacturing systems.
- Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Support Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
- Assist with development and modification of control logic and HMI screens.
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and system testing activities.
- Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and control-system issues.
- Assist with equipment integration and communication between control systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Support automation documentation, including functional specifications, control narratives, I/O lists, test scripts, and configuration documentation.
- Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams.
- Participate in equipment/system walkdowns and field verification.
- Support automation changes while following applicable change-control and documentation procedures.
- Assist with investigation and resolution of automation-related deviations and equipment issues.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with GMP, safety, and data-integrity requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of PLC and control-system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, sensors, instrumentation, and control loops.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, control diagrams, or system documentation.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing/site environment.
- Exposure to Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Control Logix or Compact Logix.
- Experience with Factory Talk View SE/ME.
- Exposure to Siemens PLCs, WinCC, DeltaV, or other DCS/SCADA platforms.
- Familiarity with BMS, EMS, MES, or manufacturing control systems.
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