Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

## Specialist, Manufacturing Automation Apply remote type:
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USA - Pennsylvania - West Pointtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 16, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R399199
** Job Description
** Our Digital Manufacturing Operations Team supporting our vibrant West Point site is seeking a Process Automation Engineer Specialist to join their Team. This role will provide automation system support and expertise to enable our manufacturing division in the reliable and compliant supply of quality vaccine products to customers and patients across the globe.

Responsible for problem resolution, implementation of process control, data collection techniques, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.  Actively support, participate and embrace a diverse and inclusive culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality and engineering groups.  Supports a broad spectrum of automated systems within GMP Manufacturing Operations.
** General responsibilities include:
*** Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
* Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
* Provide automation system support and expertise to assist the manufacture of quality vaccine products to meet site priorities.
* Responsible and accountable for supporting all automation system components of the processes including on the shop floor support of manufacturing activities
* Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and closing-out change controls for automation related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Build relationships with functional counterparts and stakeholders in the business to proactively. identify and resolve technical issues.
* Lead or participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
* Stay current with latest automation technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption
* Provide off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support for our 24/7 manufacturing operations.
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* Education Requirements:

*** BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 2 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)
** Or
* ** High School Diploma and with 4 years of experience (GMP Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Automation)
** Skill Requirements:
*** Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment
* Minimum of 2 years Experience in GMP Manufacturing - pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements.
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Technical and operational expertise in the Delta

V DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI ASi/Field/Profibus or other related technologies.
* Networking, Virtual Machines, Database management and other general IT administration.
* Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Spotfire, Power

BI)
* Aseptic processing/sterile manufacturing experience.#MSJR
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* Required Skills:

** Audit Management, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Process Improvements, Data Management, Design, Digital Manufacturing, Global Compliance, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Support, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technical Issues, TIBCO Spotfire
** Preferred

Skills:

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