Automation Engineer

avidbio; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 101,600 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Avidbio is looking for an Automation Controls Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA to enhance patient outcomes through the maintenance of manufacturing processes. The role involves teamwork, troubleshooting control systems, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.

With a competitive salary between $101,600 and $120,000, this full-time position offers a supportive work environment, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
• Experience with industrial networks and automation components preferred.
• Ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control systems and perform troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize production.
• Adhere to FDA regulations and corporate safety policies.

Skills

Control systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

FDA standards compliance

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

DDC

DCS

PLCs

HMI troubleshooting

SCADA

Job description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life‑saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role

Join the Avid team as Automation Controls Engineer and help us improve patient lives and support innovative therapies worldwide. As our Automation Controls Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and utilities are in tip‑top shape and running like a dream. Whether it's maintaining control systems, identifying potential issues, or participating in installations and upgrades, you'll be the one leading the charge.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with operations, quality assurance, vendors, and suppliers to maximize production effectiveness and optimize performance while lowering operating costs.
• Advancing products from clinical development to commercial launch
• Focusing on continuous process improvement and documentation according to FDA standards
• Maintaining control systems, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting root cause analyses
• Tracking and evaluating critical process data to recommend process improvement.
• Developing and maintaining electrical and P&ID drawings
• Supporting validation and manufacturing projects
• Maintaining knowledge of regulatory and industry standards
• Participating in inspections/audits and providing written responses as necessary
• Adhering to FDA regulations, corporate safety policies, and other assigned tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Technology, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
• Experience with DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, and HMI troubleshooting is preferred.
• Familiarity with various types of process instrumentation and Air Handler HVAC systems
• Understanding of good programming standards and practices
• Proven ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems and devices.
• Familiarity with common codes and standards, electrical circuits, and Virtual Servers/Windows Server
• Good technical writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This role is a full‑time onsite position in our Costa Mesa, CA location. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm PST unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance‑based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The compensation range for this role is $101,600 to $120,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who You Are

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day‑to‑day demands of this position.