Senior Automation Engineer - Site , Redmond, WA

Senior Automation Engineer – Global MSAT

Location:

Redmond, WA, US.

Reports to:

Director, Automation.

Just Evotec Biologics is a forward‑thinking pharmaceutical company that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. We focus on creating a culture where questioning the status quo drives both personal growth and team success.

As a Senior Automation Engineer – Global MSAT, you will shape the integration of the AVEVA PI platform with our global manufacturing operations. You will design, validate, and support a scalable, reconfigurable cGMP manufacturing environment that aligns with our operational and data‑management objectives.

• Oversee the comprehensive deployment of the AVEVA PI system, including planning, configuration, validation, and rollout across international sites.
• Architect, standardize, and sustain the PI system framework using PI AF and PI Vision to meet process control, data management, and visualization requirements.
• Lead continuous development of the AVEVA PI ecosystem by integrating new data sources, use cases, and business‑driven enhancements, including advanced analytics and reporting.
• Define and implement integration strategies between AVEVA PI and process control systems (e.g., Delta
  
  V, SCADA, DCS) to enable real‑time data access and operational insights.
• Support governance and lifecycle management of automation platforms, maintaining alignment of global standards and change‑management practices across sites.
• Participate in defining and improving global software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes for automation and data systems.
• Collaborate with global MSAT and site automation teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing platform objectives and automation strategies.
• Ensure seamless OT infrastructure integration, maintaining secure and reliable connectivity between PI systems and process control environments.
• Implement and uphold data governance and management standards to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Develop reporting, visualization, and analytics tools using AVEVA PI to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Participate in the design and implementation of process control strategies, including batch tracking, process limits, and data‑driven or predictive control approaches.
• Provide technical guidance and support to global teams, resolving issues and ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional groups (IT, OT, engineering) to align PI and automation systems with company objectives.
• Develop and improve technical documentation, including specifications, SOPs, and training materials.
• Author and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and test scripts for automation and data systems.
• Lead or support technical root‑cause analyses, incident investigations, and troubleshooting of process control and data integration issues.
• Manage CAPAs and change controls, collaborating with the site Manufacturing Technical Services (MTS) team to implement updates.
• Serve as a key member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, ensuring automation, PI data integration, and MES readiness for new processes.
• Provide technical oversight or support for projects involving third‑party system integrators or vendors.
• Offer technical support to manufacturing sites as needed, focusing on process control, automation systems, and data infrastructure.
• Stay informed on advancements in AVEVA PI, process control technologies, and OT systems to propose innovative solutions.
• Partner with diverse teams—including manufacturing, process engineering, data science, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation—to drive operational enhancements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree with 8+ years; or high school diploma/GED with 10+ years.
• Robust background in control system automation (design, installation, programming, validation).
• Strong expertise in AVEVA PI system architecture, configuration, and development (PI AF, PI Vision, integrations).
• Experience integrating AVEVA PI with process control systems such as Delta
  
  V…