AI Driven Automation Solutions Architect (Pharma)

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking an AI Driven Automation Solutions Architect to provide on-site engineering and support for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to ensure system availability and compliance, along with support for AWS-based machine learning platforms. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and experience in regulated environments, particularly pharmaceuticals. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or quality systems in regulated environments like pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with Line Clearance processes and Machine Learning applications.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional onsite environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering and application support for Line Clearance systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, IT, and digital teams for system compliance.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis related to application issues.
• Support AWS-based ML platforms used in manufacturing and quality use cases, including monitoring, operational support, and controlled deployments.
• Assist with system configuration, testing, validation, and documentation activities in accordance with site and regulatory standards.
• Participate in change management activities, including impact assessments, implementation support, and post-change verification.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis related to application or data issues.
• Coordinate with global engineering, IT, and data platform teams as needed.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication aligned with site procedures and operational best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of MLOps best practices

Education

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

Tools

AWS SageMaker Pipelines

Amazon SageMaker Model Registry

CI/CD for ML

MLOps concepts

Job description

Location: Greenville, SC, US, 29615

AI Driven Automation Solutions Architect (Pharma)

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineer to provide on‑site engineering and application support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in New Albany, Ohio. This role supports Line Clearance and other DISO applications, while also contributing to the operation and support of production‑grade AWS‑based machine learning platforms used in regulated manufacturing environments. This is a newly created role intended to strengthen on‑site support, improve response times, and ensure reliable, compliant operation of critical manufacturing and digital systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site engineering and application support for Line Clearance systems and other DISO applications
• Support day‑to‑day operations, troubleshooting, and incident resolution for production and quality‑critical systems
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, IT, and digital teams to ensure system availability, performance, and compliance with GMP requirements
• Support AWS‑based ML platforms used in manufacturing and quality use cases, including monitoring, operational support, and controlled deployments
• Assist with system configuration, testing, validation, and documentation activities in accordance with site and regulatory standards
• Participate in change management activities, including impact assessments, implementation support, and post‑change verification
• Support investigations and root cause analysis related to application or data issues
• Coordinate with global engineering, IT, and data platform teams as needed
• Maintain clear documentation and communication aligned with site procedures and operational best practices

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• Experience supporting manufacturing or quality systems in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences)
• Experience with Line Clearance processes and Machine Learning applications
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in an on‑site, cross‑functional environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting production‑grade AWS‑based machine learning platforms, including:
  • AWS SageMaker Pipelines for ML workflow orchestration
  • Model versioning and governance using Amazon SageMaker Model Registry or equivalent tools
  • Deployment and operation of ML solutions across multi‑account AWS environments (development, validation, and production)
  • Understanding of MLOps best practices, including model lifecycle management, CI/CD for ML, monitoring, and controlled promotion across environments
  • Familiarity with AWS Well‑Architected Framework principles, particularly security, reliability, and operational excellence, as applied to ML platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to system validation, change control, and regulated documentation practices
• Experience supporting cloud‑based data or analytics platforms in life sciences
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows and quality systems
• Prior experience supporting Amgen systems or similar enterprise manufacturing environments

Nearest Major Market: Greenville

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina