Automation Engineer I

About the role

We are seeking a highly technical Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automation systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring automation professional eager to launch a career in industrial automation under the mentorship of seasoned practitioners.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring automation professional eager to launch a career in industrial automation under the mentorship of seasoned practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing automation architectures under the guidance of senior staff.
• Write and test foundational PLC/DCS logic and controller configurations with oversight from technical leads.
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA graphics and user interfaces under the direction of senior engineers.
• Support the integration of third-party vendor skids and equipment into central control systems utilizing OPC and basic virtualization.
• Assist in monitoring existing processes and troubleshoot routine control issues to improve system reliability.
• Maintain and update critical engineering documentation, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and network topology drawings.
• Draft and execute validation documents using established templates and guidance.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) alongside senior team members
• Compile technical data and research to support proposal generation.
• Actively learn from team members and participate in technical training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field of study.
• Demonstrate high aptitude and a strong foundational understanding of control theory, with an eagerness to learn core platforms and virtualization concepts.
• Candidates must demonstrate willigness to learn one or more of the following platforms: DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Ignition, PI, OPC Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom desktop or web applications.
• Knowledge of traditional programming languages such as C#, .NET, and the like.
• Technical knowledge of AI, including practical experience integrating AI solutions into industrial products or engineering workflows.
• Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector, including familiarity with continuous manufacturing GMP environments, GAMP 5 guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Candidates with deep mastery of PI (or other historians), and MES (Syncade, AspenTech, etc.) who want to expand into full control system execution are highly encouraged to apply.