Senior Automation Engineer

Overview

Location:

Vacaville, CA. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. Execute automation projects and Automation Roadmap initiatives for systems supporting Cell Culture Plant 1 (CCP1) and Cell Culture Plant 2 (CCP2). This role provides technical leadership for process control, batch execution, and manufacturing OT systems in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment to ensure operational excellence and reliable patient supply.

Support MAR activities and Vacaville Manufacturing Operations by assisting with tech transfers and capital projects while maintaining the qualified state of PLC and VSC systems.

• Lead the design and support of automation systems, including MCS, DCS, and PLC-based controllers.
• Lead and support automation activities for capital projects, process improvements, system upgrades, and plant expansions.
• Direct cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure "right the first time" system implementations.
• Oversee system testing, debugging, and startup activities for critical manufacturing assets.
• Support manufacturing operations with on-call troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Author and review automation-related documentation including design specifications, control narratives, functional specifications, test protocols, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Execute both off-line and on-line coding and peer reviews to maintain system integrity and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Effective communication to engage at all levels.
• Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information.
• High adaptability to changing operational conditions and requirements.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage key deliverables effectively.
• Proven experience with loop diagram development, field (or remote) device I/O integration, and end-to-end loop testing for biopharmaceutical process control systems.
• Skilled in coordinating with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to validate signal integrity from field instrumentation through DCS/PLC systems in support of safe and compliant startup activities.

• The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $129,000 to $219,000.
• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid Time Off