Automation Engineer

About the Role: We are seeking a Process Automation Specialist to join our team in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will provide automation support to our vaccine manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with SDLC, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. This role involves problem resolution, process control implementation, data collection techniques, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities: Comply with Global Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, as well as regulatory requirements to ensure current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are followed. Provide automation system support to manufacture quality vaccine products and support all automation system components of the processes. Design, implement, test, and close-out change controls for automation-related corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence, including developing and implementing corrective actions. May require providing off-site weekend/evening automation phone or on-site support as needed. Education Qualification: Bachelors preferred but Associates acceptable (with good experience). Required Skills: 3+ years in process automation or equivalent in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Familiarity with Computer system validation and regulatory GXP requirements. Knowledgeable of S88 Batch Standard. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels and external parties. Technical and operational expertise in automation control systems such as Emerson DeltaV, AB PLC, Factory talk, SCADA, Windows operating systems, network infrastructure, SQL, etc. Comments/Special Instructions: We are looking for a proactive individual with strong troubleshooting skills.