Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer

The role

The Automation & Controls Engineer designs, implements, and supports automation and control systems across manufacturing and packaging areas. This technical leadership role focuses on improving equipment reliability, throughput, and data visibility while ensuring regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Develop and support control systems for extraction, distillation, and automated packaging lines
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and system integration issues
• Lead integration of new manufacturing and lab equipment
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Drive standardization of controls platforms and architectures across facilities
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities
• Implement and maintain data collection systems for production metrics
• Develop and maintain technical documentation
• Support validation activities in regulated environments

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation within manufacturing or process environments
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation and/or other)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with automated packaging systems (filling, labeling, vision inspection)
• Experience developing, reviewing, redlining, and approving electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical guidelines (GMP, GDP, ASTM)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing, and communication skills

Nice to have

• CAD Modeling (e.g., AutoCAD / SolidWorks)

Benefits

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• employee discount program

Before you apply

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship

About the company

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