Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re‑shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come.

The sky’s the limit.

Careers at RMB are fast‑moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.

Manufacturing and Automation Engineer II will have responsibility to support the day‑to‑day operation of automated production equipment at RMB, Lowell. This position requires mechanical skills and must be able to work in an ISO 8 cleanroom. This individual will work closely with other engineers in the team to optimize Yield and Uptime for our production equipment.

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production lines to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Program, configure, and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and related industrial automation components.
• Lead or support commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and equipment validation activities.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and provide root‑cause analysis for equipment downtime, yield loss, and process variation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control logic, standard operating procedures, and maintenance guides.
• Manage automation projects with moderate complexity, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal manufacturing and quality systems.
• Train manufacturing and maintenance personnel on automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Support data collection, system diagnostics, and performance monitoring to drive process optimization and predictive maintenance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2 automation engineering experience, preferably in the medical device or regulated industry.

• Strong expertise in PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Proficiency in SCADA systems (e.g., Factory Talk suite, Ignition).
• Experience in machine integration and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in vision system programming (Cognex, Keyence) for quality control.
• Familiarity with cGMP and validation practices (IQ/OQ/PQ under 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 13485).
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with robotic systems or automated inspection platforms.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 61131.
• Experience with data integrity and cybersecurity in automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works for mechanical adjustments.
• Knowledge of HMI design tools.
Working Conditions
• This is not a remote or hybrid‑remote position; in‑person attendance is expected.
• Will be required to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods.
• Appropriate gowning procedures will be required for access to cleanroom (hairnet, safety glasses, cleanroom apparel/lab coats, gloves).
• Occasional environmental odors may be present.
• Occasional off‑shift or weekend work may be required to support production.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. In addition to base pay, our full‑time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package, cash incentive opportunities, and an equity grant.

The base annual salary hiring range for this position is $93,000 - $103,000
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Starting salaries are determined based on skills, experience, budget and other job‑related factors.…