Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Automation Lead to provide technical leadership and oversee automation activities for a large-scale pharmaceutical project in Puerto Rico.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in industrial automation, extensive experience with equipment-level and enterprise-level automation systems, and demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments.
This position offers a long-term opportunity to play a key leadership role in a major pharmaceutical initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and provide technical oversight to a team of approximately 8-10 automation professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee automation activities involving both equipment-level control systems and enterprise-level automation solutions.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure successful execution of automation deliverables.
- Manage complex automation challenges, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Coordinate automation activities across engineering, manufacturing, validation, IT, and other project disciplines.
- Ensure automation systems and deliverables align with project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Monitor project progress, identify technical risks, and support the timely resolution of critical issues.
- Collaborate with project leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Extensive experience in industrial automation, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
- Strong technical expertise in equipment-level automation and enterprise-level automation systems.
- Proven experience leading and managing technical automation teams.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee complex automation projects and resolve sophisticated technical challenges.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in highly regulated environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide both strategic technical leadership and hands-on technical support when required.
- Availability to work onsite in the Metro North area of Puerto Rico beginning mid-2027.
Project Details
- Duration: Long-term project with an anticipated duration of 3-5+ years.
- Start Date: Immediate, upon selection of a qualified candidate.
- Location: Metro North Area, Puerto Rico.
- Work Arrangement: Remote support may be available during the initial project phase. Onsite presence will be mandatory beginning mid-2027.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced automation professional with a strong technical background and proven leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply.
Join a challenging, long-term opportunity where your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of a major pharmaceutical project
