Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Principal Automation Systems & Controls Engineer

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated • $100K — $130K *
Clearwater, FL 33756In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in automation systems and controls engineering.
  • Proven experience developing automated equipment in regulated environments like medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
  • Expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and safety guarding.
  • Experience with automation architecture and complex equipment development.
  • Strong grasp of manufacturing process and automation design principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration projects for automated process equipment and systems, from design to qualification.
  • Develop user and functional requirements for manufacturing equipment in collaboration with operations.
  • Identify and recommend improvements for controls and automation in manufacturing platforms.
  • Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external suppliers for custom automation solutions.
  • Manage project charters and schedules, ensuring alignment with goals while providing regular status updates to management.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to validate software systems through test scripting.
Full Job Description
Objective:
  • The Principal Automation Systems & Controls Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems and manufacturing equipment used in the production of medical devices.
  • This position combines hands-on engineering, system architecture leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. The Principal Engineer serves as the technical lead for automation and controls projects from concept through validation and production deployment.


Responsibilities:
  • Lead and drive automated process equipment and systems integration projects, including design, development, software programming, integration, and system qualification.
  • Work in conjunction with site operations to develop user and functional requirements for manufacturing equipment and integration. Lead internal and external design reviews to ensure timely execution of project plans.
  • Identify and recommend controls and automation improvements for current and emerging manufacturing platforms.
  • Facilitate collaboration between internal resources and external suppliers to develop technical solutions for custom automated equipment.
  • Develop and manage project charters, schedules, and detailed work plans to meet stated goals. Communicate project status to management on a regular basis.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to successfully validate software systems, including writing and executing software test scripts.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in automation systems, controls engineering, and equipment development.
  • Extensive experience developing automated equipment for regulated manufacturing environments (medical devices, pharmaceutical, or similar).
  • Strong expertise in PLC programming; HMI/SCADA systems; motion control; industrial robotics; machine vision; industrial networks/fieldbus systems; and safety guarding.
  • Experience with automation architecture, system integration, and complex equipment development.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and automation design principles.


This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Clearwater, FL

About Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Bausch & Lomb is a leading global eye health company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of a wide range of eye care products, including contact lenses, lens care products, and surgical instruments. The company has a strong presence in the United States and Europe, and is expanding its operations in Asia and Latin America. Bausch & Lomb is committed to innovation and research, and has a long history of developing new technologies and products to improve eye health.
Learn more about Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$5 billion
NASDAQ
BOL
* Ladders Estimates

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