6456 - Control Systems Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer

Verista; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Verista in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead controls and automation activities across plant projects and technology transfers. You will troubleshoot equipment, support change controls, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, and Quality.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years in automation, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial automation experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma/biotech).
• Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process automation systems.
• Experience reviewing or troubleshooting automation code.
• Experience using process historian data (PI) to investigate performance.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and change-management practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across Manufacturing, Engineering, MSAT, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute plant projects involving complex equipment modifications and significant process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls and Automation lead for technology-transfer initiatives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and process automation systems.
• Analyze process and equipment performance using PI data and other system information.
• Review and troubleshoot automation code to identify and resolve issues.
• Support resolution of equipment breakdowns, deviations, CAPAs, and quality issues.
• Provide SME guidance to multiple departments on design and operation of automation equipment.
• Represent the Controls organization in cross-functional meetings and during audits.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation troubleshooting

Process automation

Critical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PI data

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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
  

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support manufacturing and process automation systems and serve as a technical resource to Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, and Quality, ensuring that automation and instrumentation systems are designed, maintained, and operated to support production requirements. The qualified candidate will lead automation activities for plant projects and technology transfers, troubleshoot equipment and control-system issues, and support change controls, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute plant projects involving complex equipment modifications and significant process improvements
• Serve as the Controls and Automation lead for technology-transfer initiatives
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and process automation systems
• Analyze process and equipment performance using PI data and other available system information
• Review and troubleshoot automation code to identify and resolve system issues
• Support the resolution of equipment breakdowns, process deviations, and quality issues within manufacturing suites
• Provide subject-matter expertise to Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, Quality, and other departments regarding the design and operation of process automation equipment
• Represent the Controls organization during integrated project team, joint project team, and other cross-functional meetings
• Initiate and support change controls through planning, execution, testing, and closure
• Own and execute assigned CAPA actions
• Review SOPs, functional specifications, work instructions, and related technical documentation
• Participate as a Controls SME during audits and regulatory inspections when required
• Monitor project schedules and budgets to help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within established financial targets
• Participate in an on-call support rotation outside normal business hours

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial automation experience
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process automation systems
• Experience reviewing or troubleshooting automation code
• Experience using process historian data, such as PI data, to investigate equipment or process performance
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated change-management practices
• Experience supporting change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and technical investigations
• Ability to independently establish methods and procedures for achieving defined project goals
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, MSAT, and Quality

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
National (US) Range: $85,000 USD - $150,000 USD

Benefits
Why Choose Verista?

• 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

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