Sr Automation Engineer - Cold Rooms​/Refrigeration

The Sr. Cold room Automation Engineer (CW) will play a critical role leading the design, construction, commissioning, Startup, qualification, validation, training and operation of the CO2 Cold Chain (Cold Rooms/ Refrigeration systems with ASRS).

This role partners closely with Site Facility & Engineering (F&E), Packaging operations, Warehouse, Quality, Technologies/DTI/IT and external cold room vendors to ensure Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes are designed, implemented, and operated in compliance with cold room specifications as well as GxP, safety, and quality requirements. The engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert and contribute to the development of reliable, scalable, and compliant cold chain solutions.

Scope of work / Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in 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 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 customer's requirements.
• Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• 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