Senior Automation Engineer

Lead automation at the heart of advanced manufacturing

We’re hiring a Senior Automation Engineer to own, optimise, and scale automated manufacturing systems at a high-volume production site in Lititz, PA
. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll serve as the primary technical owner for end-to-end automation systems
—from front-end engineering and project delivery through to ongoing operational support.

You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Quality, IT/OT, and site leadership to drive safety, quality, compliance, reliability, and cost optimisation across manufacturing systems in a regulated environment.

• Own and execute the site automation support strategy
  , aligned with global standards and manufacturing objectives
• Act as the technical lead for MAKE automation systems
  , covering design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Lead and mentor an automation support engineering team
  , including participation in 24/7 on-call rotation
• Standardise and scale automation solutions across multiple sites
• Identify and deliver process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Evaluate, select, and integrate automation tools, third-party systems, equipment, and vendors
• Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements
• Implement monitoring and reliability strategies to proactively prevent system downtime
• Lead investigations and CAPA activities related to quality, safety, and reliability issues
• Collaborate with process scientists on technical transfer strategies across sites or networks
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, workflows, and change control

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of relevant engineering or automation experience
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with proven success in performance management
• Hands-on experience in automation, controls engineering, and system integration
• Background in consumer goods, OTC, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong programming skills and experience building custom automation solutions
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA
• Experience working across IT/OT systems in manufacturing
• Exposure to global automation standards and Centers of Excellence

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Base salary: $110,500 – $156,000 (depending on experience, skills, and location)

🎯 Competitive benefits package (medical, retirement, paid time off, holidays)

🌍 Inclusion networks and employee communities

🤝 Volunteer time and wellbeing initiatives

• High-impact,
  site-critical automation leadership role
• Work with complex, regulated manufacturing systems
• Real ownership—from strategy to execution
• Clear visibility and collaboration with site and network leadership