Sr. Engineer I/II, Automation (DeltaV and Syncade)
BiogenAbout the role
About This Role
A Sr. Engineer I/II in Automation & MES is a key member of the RTP Bio Automation & MES team, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and large-scale capital and improvement projects. This role provides technical leadership for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems, partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain robust automation solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems across development, validation, and production environments
Design, implement, and maintain software solutions and interfaces with systems such as PI Historian, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, LIMS, and other enterprise platforms
Author, review, and approve automation and MES documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and lifecycle documents
Execute and own change controls for validated automation systems in compliance with site and quality requirements
Troubleshoot automation and MES issues to support manufacturing operations, including participation in an on-call rotation
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to define validation strategies and ensure alignment across deliverables
Lead or support medium to large automation projects with minimal direction
Mentor and train junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the automation function
Who You Are
You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
At minimum 4 years of experience in automation engineering
Hands-on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer II: 107,000-143,000 pay range
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
At minimum 6 years of experience in automation engineering
Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
Experience developing and leading design philosophy and standardization across DeltaV and/or Syncade MES systems
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