Sr. Automation Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here. 

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. 

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. 

For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer with 7–11 years of experience and strong hands-on expertise in Ignition SCADA, PLC-level programming (Rockwell and/or Siemens), and exposure to modern digital or MES-lite system architectures. This role leads the oversight, documentation, and lifecycle management of automation and digital systems in GMP-regulated environments. The Sr. Automation Engineer will act as a senior technical authority, driving automation strategy, ensuring system reliability and compliance, and supporting complex troubleshooting and integration efforts across client engagements.

WORK LOCATION: Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, depending on project needs and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.)

• Lead development, maintenance, and review of automation system documentation, including SOPs, design documents, and lifecycle deliverables such as DS, FS, CA, RTM, and RA.
• Oversee system lifecycle activities, periodic reviews, and audit readiness aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Author, review, and execute complex validation documentation including IOQs, engineering tests, protocols, and summary reports.
• Drive CSV and SDLC processes with strong traceability, risk assessments, and compliance rigor.
• Perform advanced data and system reviews, including alarm rationalization, user access audits, and performance evaluations.
• Own and manage automation-related change records, including impact assessments, stakeholder coordination, and documentation updates.
• Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities, work orders, and system enhancements across automation and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex issues, support upgrades, and implement system improvements.
• Serve as a senior liaison between Facilities, Quality, IT, Operations, and external partners.
• Mentor junior and mid-level automation staff, providing technical leadership and oversight. 
• Lead audit preparation activities and ensure systems remain inspection-ready at all times.
• Provide subject-matter leadership in Ignition SCADA configuration, scripting, module management, and integration with PLCs and MES-lite systems.
• Support PLC and SCADA programming, troubleshooting, and optimization across Rockwell, Siemens, and related control platforms.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives, including MES-lite deployments, data modeling, historian integration, and OT/IT convergence efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: