6344 - Automation Engineer / Automation Engineer

Veristainc; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance incentives

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Verista seeks an Automation Engineer for a 100% on-site role at West Point/North Wales, PA, helping support automation initiatives in a GMP-regulated pilot plant. You will handle automation system support, integration, maintenance, and SDLC documentation to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related field and 3+ years in industrial automation with Ignition, PLC programming, and IT/OT integration in GMP settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• 3+ years of Ignition platform experience (required).
• Experience with IT/OT integration and PLC programming.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with PI Historian preferred.
• Experience with DeltaV and Unicorn systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation system support and troubleshooting in a GMP environment.
• Lead or support integration of new automation systems and devices.
• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Contribute to SDLC processes, including documentation and SOP development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and compliance.

Skills

Ignition platform experience

PLC programming

Industrial automation

IT/OT integration

GMP environment

Device integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

DeltaV/Unicorn

Job description

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision‑making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world‑class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer will support automation initiatives within a GMP‑regulated biologics pilot plant. This role involves hands‑on automation system support, integration, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts. The individual will also contribute to documentation aligned with SDLC and GMP compliance standards.

This is a 100% on‑site role in West Point/North Wales, PA.

Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Provide automation system support and troubleshooting in a GMP environment
• Lead or support integration of new automation systems and devices
• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements
• Contribute to SDLC processes, including documentation and SOP development
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure system reliability and compliance

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation
• 3+ years of experience with Ignition platforms required
• Solid understanding of IT/OT integration
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming
• Experience working within GMP‑regulated environments
• Proven ability in system and device integration
• Familiarity with PI Historian preferred
• Experience with DeltaV/Unicorn systems preferred

Salary Range: $65,000 — $113,521 USD

Benefits

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

Verista is an equal opportunity employer.