Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

RoviSys

$110K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-15 years of automation experience
  • Proficiency in Rockwell, Schneider, or AVEVA/PI platforms
  • Deep knowledge of control system design in a GxP environment
  • Self-motivated with strong communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead project scope across multiple platforms
  • Act as Project Manager for small to medium projects
  • Manage a portfolio of Life Science projects
  • Assist in technology program management with clients
  • Understand project scope and schedule requirements
  • Translate functional requirements into system configurations
  • Design control systems' network architectures and validation plans

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses to reward successful outcomes
  • Travel incentives and per-diem for field assignments
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Generous paid time off including unlimited personal time
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success. 

Responsibilities
  • Owns and leads scope of work for projects executed in different platforms. 
  • Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
  • Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
  • Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
  • Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
  • Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
  • Serves as a technical contact for customers.
  • Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
  • Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:

  • Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
  • Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
  • Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery
    • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
    • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
    • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
  • Travel to client site for project meetings
  • Travel to client site for system commissioning
Qualifications
  • 7-15 years of experience in automation
  • As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
    • Rockwell
    • Schneider
    • AVEVA/PI
    • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
  • B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Base Salary: $110,000–$145,000, depending on experience

  • Performance Bonuses:Bonus structure designed to reward results

  • Travel Perks:Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

  • Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Retirement Ready:401(k) with company match

  • Time Off:Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, andunlimited personal time

  • Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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