Sr Manager Automation

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Our automation systems play a critical role in manufacturing operations. As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for supporting those systems while helping the organization deliver safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing results. We're looking for a people-focused leader with a strong technical foundation who enjoys developing others, setting clear priorities, and creating an environment where teams can do their best work.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location:

Rensselaer

Monday - Friday 08:00AM - 4:30PM

Discover your role:

In this role, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers and Supervisors supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across the site. You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a highly-skilled group of technical professionals
• Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time
• Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations
• Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
• Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
• Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes
• Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs
• Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems
• Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing
• Develop an understanding of the site's automation landscape, including more than 400 servers and 22 manufacturing unit operations

This role requires:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including management of teams of eight or more employees
• At least one year of direct, hands-on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems
• Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working within regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, GxP-regulated manufacturing, nuclear, naval, or similarly structured technical environments
• Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems
• Leadership style that values collaboration, open communication, and employee development