Senior Automation Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automation engineering, particularly with DeltaV DCS systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live environments under GMP regulations
  • Deep understanding of biopharma regulatory requirements like GMP, validation, and ISA 88
  • Ability to work independently and support junior engineers in real time
  • Experience in commissioning, issue triage, and rapid resolution in live manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Support and mentor junior engineers while operating as an independent automation expert
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with DeltaV control systems during commissioning and qualification activities
  • Collaborate with client teams to ensure alignment with Functional Specifications
  • Execute and support C&Q activities, including technical guidance during issue remediation
  • Identify and propose solutions for automation-related challenges under change control
  • Maintain compliance with GMP standards during all onsite execution tasks

Benefits

  • Opportunity for technical mentorship and career development
  • Engagement in high-stakes pharmaceutical projects
  • Independent work culture with primary responsibility for automation oversight
  • Collaborative environment working with diverse client teams
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge DeltaV DCS technology in biopharma applications
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Role requires a senior level automation engineer comfortable operating independently while supporting others.
  • No CSV authorship responsibility: CSV activities are supported indirectly through automation execution and issue resolution.
  • DeltaV DCS automation experience in pharmaceutical / biopharma manufacturing
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills in live manufacturing environments, including commissioning, issue triage, and rapid resolution under GMP constraints
  • Deep understanding of biopharma regulatory expectations (GMP, validation, ISA 88, GAMP) and ability to apply them during real time plant execution
  • Serve as an onsite DeltaV Automation Engineer supporting C&Q execution activities.
  • Work independently to troubleshoot, configure, and support DeltaV control system logic, phases, and automation components during C&Q.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and intermediate engineers, answering questions and supporting issue resolution in real time.
  • Support C&Q activities including test execution support, issue investigation, remediation, and re test preparation related to automation scope.
  • Collaborate closely with Client and client teams onsite to ensure automation behavior aligns with approved Functional Specifications and test expectations.
  • Respond to automation related questions arising during commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Identify automation issues, propose technical solutions, and support implementation under change control where required.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable GMP requirements and site procedures during onsite execution.

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