Senior Automation Engineer
Job in
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, 42241, USA
Listed on 2026-08-08
Listing for:
Socket.dev
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your Responsbilities
- Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation
- Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.
- Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.
- Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.
- Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.
- Lead cold room operational training and system adoption
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.
- Serve as a recognized Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, establishing operational methodologies and best practices.
- Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project requirements, milestones, and schedule commitments.
- Apply engineering principles and practices across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.
- Drive continuous improvement to simplify and optimize cold room design and operational processes.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration.
- Work closely with cold room vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts, technical specifications, and deliverables meet the customer’s requirements
- Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design
- 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation
- Proficiency in Automated processes, technologies and systems deployment and adoption
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.
- Experience working in an operational GxP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards
- Direct experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)
- Willingness to travel (30%), as required;
Fluent in English with effective communication skills
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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