Automation Engineer I/II/III
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Quality Engineering
Automation Engineer I/II/III
Lexington, MA
The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.
Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work.
Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.
Genezen is hiring for an Automation Engineer in our Lexington, MA office. The position will be hired as an Engineer I, II or III dependent on experience level of the successful candidate. The Automation Engineer is responsible for the administration of all facilities and process automation.
Job Responsibilities- Provides automation support and troubleshooting services to Genezen's operational groups.
- Supports design, implementation, and commissioning/qualification of new automation systems.
- Provides budgetary and schedule estimates for all automation related projects.
- Leads automation specific projects to modify/improve equipment, facilities, and/or process controls with supervisory oversight.
- Provides technical support and analysis for the resolution of deviations, investigations, and process issues.
- Develops test scripts, automation procedures, and specifications.
- Candidate will be required to carry a cellular phone and be on call to support manufacturing operations.
- Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs
- Criminal background check required
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Certifications/Licenses
B.S in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Essential
On-the-Job Experience
2-8+ years relevant experience
- Essential
Skills/Abilities
Troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems
- Desired
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Johnson Controls
- Desired
Familiarity with cGMP operations and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
- Essential
Experience with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical equipment commissioning, validation, and performance monitoring.
- Essential
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $65,000-$130,000 dependent upon experience level of the successful candidate.
Work Environment- Regularly sit for long periods of time
- Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail
Committed to Science We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.
Urgency in Action for the Patients We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.
Resilience & Grit in Operations We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success.
Execute with Excellence & Integrity We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.
Solutions Driven for Our Partners We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.
Genezen's Benefits- Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
- Paid sick time
- 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately
- Share Appreciation Rights
- Choice of several healthcare plans
- FSA and HSA programs
- Dental & vision care
- Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
- Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- This position requires a criminal background check.
- Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Genezen participates in EVerify.
- Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Genezen has operates two locations: one in Fishers, Indiana and the second in Lexington, Massachusetts.
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