Senior Automation Engineer (PLC)

@ Long Finch Technologies
Long Finch Technologieslongfinchtechnologies.com

Senior Automation Engineer (PLC)

Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

We are a biotech focused on biologics and cell therapy. The Senior Automation Engineer supports automation systems, ensures compliance, and collaborates with project teams in a regulated environment.

Requirements

  • DeltaV and PLC troubleshooting
  • GMP and biotech industry knowledge
  • Communication skills
  • Experience with validation deliverables
  • Interface and integration knowledge

Qualifications

  • Biotech or life sciences background
  • Understanding of GMP concepts
  • Experience in sterile manufacturing
  • Familiarity with validation procedures

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ALL US VISA's ARE ACCEPTED

W2 ROLE (H1 TRANSFERS ARE ACCEPTED)

Job Description-

Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing business, project team and Quality in designing / configuring / updating / troubleshooting / documenting Automation systems

• Design, configure, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA, DeltaV system.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.

• Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders during PPQ phase.

• Draft / Update relevant URS/FRS/DS/Test Protocols as part of implementation or qualification process

• Monitor and analyze system performance.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Utilize best practices, standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.

• Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures in.

• Participate in project management and project coordination.

• Support interfaces between Data Historians, Control Systems, MES

Top 3 skills required for this role-

1. DeltaV and PLC ( Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ) Configuration and Troubleshooting Experience

2. Life Sciences industry understanding of GMP concepts: data integrity (ALCOA+), electronic signatures, validation requirements, audit trails, controlled documents, deviations/CAPA, and change control

3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive decisions

Additional Information-

  • Experience with sterile manufacturing, biologics, cell therapy, or fill-finish operations.
  • Exposure to interfaces/integration concepts (ERP/LIMS/SCADA), ISA-88/ISA-95, and master data governance.
  • Experience supporting or authoring validation deliverables (URS/FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ) for Automation changes.
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