The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to join our Project Services group. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader on complex automation projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from early concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and site support.

This position is highly focused on the DeltaV platform, including its integration with systems such as Syncade, OSI PI, MATLAB, SQL, servers, virtualization, networking, and reporting tools. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multi-disciplinary project execution, and mentor developing engineers across the organization.

This role is ideal for a senior automation professional who enjoys solving technically complex problems, guiding project teams, and working directly with life sciences clients in highly regulated environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead multi-disciplinary automation projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept development, proposals, execution, commissioning, and close-out
• Serve as a technical lead and advisor for complex process automation initiatives
• Build strong client relationships through clear, confident, and consultative technical communication
• Author and review functional specifications, high-level design documents, and other key automation deliverables
• Identify technical and project risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with Project Management to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality
• Provide process and technology expertise across DeltaV-centered manufacturing environments
• Support implementation of new product technologies and ongoing customer site support
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping elevate technical capability across the team
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, with the authority to stop work if quality standards are at risk

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of experience in life sciences automation, with deep hands-on expertise in DeltaV implementation and client-facing delivery
• Proven experience leading project delivery efforts in regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of data collection systems, bus technologies, and OPC communications
• Solid understanding of cGMP requirements and batch process manufacturing in life sciences
• Demonstrated ability to apply and communicate automation design best practices and project delivery standards
• Full lifecycle project execution experience, from early concept through cGMP manufacturing support
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Technologies You'll Work With

Primary

• DeltaV

Secondary

• Ignition
• Syncade
• OSI PI
• VMware
• EMC / Dell / Cisco infrastructure
• MATLAB
• SQL / SSRS
• LIMS
• Reporting systems
• Kepware / Matrikon OPC or similar platforms

Travel

This role includes travel to client sites primarily within the Greater Boston area, with occasional additional travel across the U.S. and internationally.

Here's What You'll Get

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Weeks Maternity Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

This position will offer a starting salary between 150K and 210K.

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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