Automation Engineer - Remote

Automation Engineer - Remote Opportunity with up to 50% travel requirement within USA.

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and digital transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced therapy manufacturing environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects throughout the full lifecycle of automation systems, including design, implementation, commissioning, validation, and operational support. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant automation solutions within regulated manufacturing environments.

The position is remote-based with travel to client facilities as required.

• Support the development, review, and maintenance of automation documentation, including:
• User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)
• Design Specifications (DS/DDS)
• Functional and Control Narratives
• ISA-88 Batch and Recipe Documentation
• P&IDs and Process Documentation
• Automation Standards and Engineering Guidelines
• Translate process requirements into practical automation solutions.
• Contribute to system design reviews and documentation updates throughout the project lifecycle.

• Configure, troubleshoot, modify, and deploy automation software.
• Control Modules
• Equipment Modules
• Phases and Batch Logic
• Recipes and Batch Strategies
• HMIs and Operator Graphics
• Alarm Management Systems
• Assist with integration of process equipment such as:
• Bioreactors
• Chromatography Systems
• Filtration Systems
• CIP/SIP Equipment
• Fill-Finish Systems
• Work within PLC and DCS environments to implement and support automation solutions.

• Participate in commissioning and qualification activities.
• Support execution of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Ensure solutions comply with GMP requirements, GAMP 5 principles, and data integrity standards.
• Contribute to change control activities, deviation investigations, risk assessments, and CAPA processes.

• Provide technical support for production operations.
• Investigate automation-related issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.

• Work closely with process engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, and IT/OT teams.
• Support integrated project delivery and successful operational handover.

• Assist with management of automation system lifecycle activities.
• Support software upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and version control processes.
• Monitor system obsolescence and technology roadmaps.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
• Candidates must hold a green card or US citizenship in order to apply
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

• Process Automation
• PLC Programming
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Digital Transformation Programmes
• Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Manufacturing

• Hands on experience with DeltaV
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.