Automation Engineer

Nova Biomedical:
One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand,
Nova Biomedical
, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we’re accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world‑class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Nova Biomedical is building its next generation of automation capabilities across multiple manufacturing sites and is seeking a hands‑on Sr. Automation/Control Engineer with strong manufacturing support experience, proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability, and a developing skill set in automation integration. This role will support production operations and lead or assist automation equipment projects across Nova Biomedical’s Massachusetts sites, with focus areas including improving quality, efficiency, capacity, and ergonomics;

sustaining and troubleshooting production equipment; and supporting equipment data integration including SCADA/AVEVA Wonderware, OSIsoft PI Historian, and future MES/E  enablement in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting automation equipment and a strong desire to grow further into controls, integration, and digital manufacturing.

• Provide daily technical support for manufacturing floor and equipment across Waltham, Norwood, and Billerica.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems.
• Coordinate with onsite electricians and technicians to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Conduct system reviews and drive mechanical and controls improvements.
• Lead the design, installation, and qualification of new automation systems, including robotics/cobots, palletizers, automated dispensing systems, vision inspection systems, mechanical upgrades, and OEM equipment.
• Create and execute User Requirements Specifications and Functional Requirements Specifications for automation projects.
• Manage vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities while ensuring scope, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Own and execute connections between equipment and supervisory/data systems, including SCADA/AVEVA Wonderware, OSIsoft PI Historian, PLC/HMI platforms, and future MES/E  systems.
• Resolve PLC/HMI issues and support continued learning and growth in hands‑on controls programming and integration.
• Standardize integration templates, including tags, alarms, and connectivity, as Nova Biomedical matures its digital architecture.
• Author and maintain engineering documents, including URS, FRS, change controls, and test protocols.
• Maintain drawings and technical documentation in Nova Biomedical systems, including J-Drive, I-Drive, and Master Control.
• Deliver validation packages, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, in ISO 13485 and FDA QSR environments.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and R&D to deliver results.
• Engage operators and supervisors to identify pain points and implement process improvements.
• Advance Nova Biomedical’s long‑term automation strategy by identifying and delivering opportunities for automation, error‑proofing, and integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation preferably within medical device, diagnostics, biotech, or other regulated industries.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong mastery of PLC systems, including Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Strong understanding of controls engineering, industrial automation architecture, sensors, instrumentation, motion, and communication protocols.
• Experience with SCADA, PI Historian, and equipment data integration.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics/cobots, automated systems, and industrial vision systems.
• Proficiency with Solid Works and AutoCAD for equipment and system documentation.
• Experience writing and maintaining URS,…