Senior Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Rockwell FactoryTalk (Structured Text Programming)

Location:
Onsite, United States

Duration:
6 to 12 plus months with possible extension

Openings:
Multiple

Position Overview

• Support large scale automation projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Work on upgrading legacy systems and implementing Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
• Hands on role focused on PLC programming, controls engineering, and system deployment

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and configure Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
• Support migration from legacy systems to Rockwell platforms
• Perform hands on programming using Allen Bradley PLCs
• Develop and modify code using Structured Text programming
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize automation and control systems
• Support PlantPAx systems where applicable
• Assist in rollout across multiple manufacturing suites
• Create and update functional requirement specifications and design documents
• Write and manage change controls and perform impact assessments
• Investigate deviations and perform root cause analysis
• Support and own CAPA activities when required
• Ensure compliance with GMP and cGMP regulations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation
• Hands on experience with FactoryTalk View SE
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming
• Strong experience in Structured Text programming preferred
• Experience with PlantPAx is a plus
• Strong background in automation and controls engineering
• Hands on troubleshooting and system support experience
• Experience with coding and modifying automation systems

Industry Experience

• 8 to 10 plus years of automation engineering experience
• 5 plus years in pharmaceutical or biotech cGMP environments
• Experience with GMP documentation including change control, deviations, and CAPA

Nice to Have

• Experience with legacy system upgrades
• Experience in multi site or multi suite deployments
• Strong documentation and compliance experience

Important Notes

• FactoryTalk experience is mandatory
• This is a fully onsite role
• Must be comfortable in a hands on engineering role