Agilent Technologies

Principal Automation Engineer

Agilent Technologies$146K — $229K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related processes.
  • Understanding of data integrity and 21CFR11 compliance requirements.
  • Experience with various automation standards (ISA-88, ISA/IEC 62443).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of safety guidelines such as OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation projects for a large-scale greenfield manufacturing expansion.
  • Evaluate automation integration platforms for a new facility.
  • Define automation and IT/OT infrastructure requirements.
  • Develop Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration specifications.
  • Oversee data collection for Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
  • Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as a primary contact.
  • Manage contracting resources related to automation integration.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule and opportunities for remote work.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Professional development and continuous learning support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a growing team with this exciting new opportunity for aPrincipalAutomationEngineerin ourAutomationgroupsupportingdesign, construction, and operationof pharmaceutical facilities. Work in our dynamic, fast paced, API-Biopharma manufacturingenvironment with the ability to contribute to the growing industry of oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) basedtherapeutics.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Function as Automation Project Lead for a large-scale greenfield manufacturingexpansion

  • Evaluate and recommendthe preferred automation integration platform for a new facility.

  • Establishautomationrequirementsfor site process control, independent bioprocessing skids,and building management systems.

  • Establish requirements for plant data historian system

  • Establish requirements for IT/OT infrastructure and system integration

  • Evaluate distributed control system (DCS) and plant control systems (PCS) to define best platform for new production facility based on site location and functionality

  • Develop Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform and integration requirements.

  • CoordinateMES and process data collectionfor Electronic Batch Records (EBR)implementation.

  • Supportofindustrial control systems.

  • Manage contract resources forAutomationIntegration,plant data historian integration, andManufacturing Execution Systemsintegration

  • Support Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (CQV)activitiesand function as primary point of contact on automation projects for CQV

A successful person in this position will:

  • Utilize leadership skills to manage staff and contractors

  • Exposure toCSV/MES/DCS/PCS/SCADA/PLC/LIMS/EBR/QMS/PDH

  • Tools: Agile PLM, MS Project/Smartsheet,RAM CMMS, TMS DCS

  • Demonstrate the Agilent core values ofintegrity, trust, respect, teamwork, accountability, focus, innovation, andspeaking up.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors /Masterdegree or equivalent.

  • Postgraduate, certification, and/or license may berequired.

  • 10+yearsrelevant experience forthis leadership position.

  • Demonstrated communication skills, including verbal and written communication, in contact withvendors, internal customers, and employees.

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good automation manufacturing processes (GAMP),and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

  • Knowledge of data integrity and 21CFR11 requirements and for the design qualification of Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP computerized systems

  • Knowledge of computerizedsystemsserver and personal computer hardware, networking, operating systems, integrated architecture, cybersecurityand resiliency.

  • Knowledge of automation standards includingISA-88 (S88), ISA/IEC62443,ISA-95, andISA-101

  • Knowledge of OSHA, local safety guidelines, lock-out tag-out, and hot work permits.

Desired:

  • Experience with supervision of personnel / coordination of group work activities.

  • Experience in a highly regulated industry with strict documentation requirements

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 13, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $146,640.00 - $229,125.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
25% of the Time

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Manufacturing

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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