Senior Automation Engineer – cGMP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Provides technical direction for the designated project team members

• Fosters a welcoming and inclusive team atmosphere

• Promotes active involvement in discussions within the project team

• Collaborates with leadership to offer suggestions for ongoing improvements to the DT&A and the overall PF Strategy

• Oversees medium-sized projects or scopes of work for larger initiatives

• Cultivates a strong collaborative relationship with clients

• Assists in defining scope, managing changes, and facilitating client communications

• Develops robust relationships with third-party vendors and system integrators

• Identifies opportunities for expanding work within PF

• Enhances understanding of the various pillars of Digital Transformation and Automation

• Formulates project execution and Configuration Strategy

• Addresses moderately complex operational and personnel-related issues

• Inspires teams to investigate new methodologies, tools, and industry advancements

• Recognizes execution risks and takes proactive corrective measures

• Reviews deliverables to ensure quality and compliance prior to client submission

• Balances schedule, quality, and client priorities in decision-making processes

• Manages team utilization and workload forecasting to achieve billability objectives

• Ensures quality assurance, risk management, and compliance across all aspects of DT&A

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (and/or Master's) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or a related field OR a combination of relevant experience in quality assurance, cGMP facility start-up, regulatory assurance, or applicable military and/or professional services.

• 5-15+ years of experience in an Automation and Digital Systems environment within the GMP life sciences sector (biotech, pharma, ATMP).

• Expert-level proficiency in one or more areas of Process Control, MES, and Digital Systems platforms.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for client project assignments.

• Strong communication and influencing skills across engineering, quality, IT/OT, and manufacturing domains.

• Structured thinker with advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure, regulated environment.

• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development

• Mentorship and knowledge sharing