Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: DeltaV; PLCs; SCADA; HMIs; DCS; industrial control systems; IQ/OQ/validation documentation; SOPs; incident/change/problem management

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, program, and configure DeltaV systems, PLCs, SCADA and related software; troubleshoot and upgrade control systems
Develop automation strategies for industrial process control; create technical documents, user manuals, and SOPs; support customers and stakeholders
Participate in project management/coordinator activities; ensure regulatory and safety/environmental/quality compliance; manage system performance and validation activities (IQ/OQ)

Must-have skills

Minimum 2 years of relevant automation experience in Life Sciences manufacturing
Experience with DeltaV/DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs
Ability to execute IQ/OQ for control systems; strong documentation and communication skills
Comfortable working night/12-hour shifts; incident, service request, problem, and change management familiarity
Understanding of regulatory/compliance requirements in life sciences manufacturing

Nice-to-haves

Robotics/automation systems exposure
Validation-focused background (though primary emphasis is automation)
Strong project coordination and cross-functional collaboration experience

Location & work type: Not specified; expected to involve night shifts (12-hour) in an on-site industrial setting; full-time role likely

Full Description

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Top Must Have's/ Keywords: experience with having worked on shift and open to 12 hour shift; PLC/ Robotics/ Automation systems. Life Sciences Manufacturing experience.

Note: HM is looking for automation experience. The profiles we received previously were heavier on the validation side vs automation. Also, Life Science Manufacturing experience is mandatory. Thank you! *Job Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting control systems in an industrial environment. This position is responsible for design, programming and configuration of DCS systems, PLCs, SCADA and related software. They will provide technical support to customers, develop technical documents, and participate in project management and project coordination. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of automation strategies for industrial process control systems. They will be required to have a working knowledge of industrial control systems, and be able to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Needs to be comfortable with the night shift work. As a shift automation engineer the following are expected to form the overall job description: Work on Incident management, Service request management, Problem management and Change management areas.

Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, presentation and computer skills. Works in a team based environment and exchanges technical information with management, technical support personnel, and equipment vendors.

Execute IQ, OQ for Control Systems Development and Enhancements

Develop system validation documentation and ensure system validation compliance.

Manage and update system documentation including SOPs.

Create and manage application-specific knowledge management.

Programming of various Control Systems applications and HMIs *Roles & Responsibilities

Design, program, and configure DeltaV systems, PLCs, SCADA and related software.

Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Develop technical documents, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures.

Develop and implement automation strategies for industrial process control systems.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.

Participate in project management and project coordination.

Monitor and analyze system performance.

Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

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

Maintain and update knowledge of evolving automation technologies. Qualifications:*

Education

Bachelor s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science or Bio-Process Engineering, or related field

Experience

Minimum of 2 years relevant automation life science manufacturing experience