Senior Automation Engineer - PLC

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day PLC automation engineering support for Formulation, Filling, Packaging, Utilities, and related manufacturing operations.
• Create control system layouts; integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, and automation components.
• Write, debug, test, and maintain PLC code (including Ladder Logic); troubleshoot PLC-based systems and automation faults.
• Administer/maintain automation platforms (Allen-Bradley PLC, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Siemens PLC S7, Intellution/Proficy iFix SCADA).
• Develop control system strategies; draft/update/verify system specifications, SOPs, training materials, and automation documentation.
• Support control system lifecycle in a regulated environment (including change control).
• Train users; lead/mentor automation engineers/technicians as needed.
• Plan/execute automation projects (including schedules, estimates, business cases) and coordinate cross-functionally; investigate support issues and recommend improvements.
• Provide off-hours on-call automation support for 24/7 operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 7+ years PLC automation/controls experience in GMP or similar regulated environment.
• Experience with automation instrumentation/field devices.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and Intellution/iFix SCADA.
• Strong troubleshooting, engineering judgment, communication, and ability to lead/train with minimal guidance.

• cGxP manufacturing knowledge;
• pharma production equipment knowledge;
• DeltaV experience;
• creativity/innovation.

• Base salary range: $89,900–$141,240; eligible for incentives and medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability/life, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours sick time/year; new hires up to 120 hours paid vacation.