Automation Engineer

KKR Consulting; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company seeks a mid-level Automation Engineer in Indiana, PA to design and validate automation solutions in a GMP environment. The role involves collaboration with Quality, Production, Safety, and other teams to ensure ongoing technological success. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/GMP industry. The position offers an opportunity to lead innovative automation projects and drive operational enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 4+ years in Pharmaceutical/GMP industry experience.
• 5+ years in automation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and validation in a GMP setting.
• Work with Quality, Production, Safety, Commissioning, and Qualification teams.
• Lead development, testing, and qualification of automation solutions.

Skills

Automation Systems Commissioning

GMP experience

Collaboration across teams

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of HMI, PLC, Network, Field Devices

Education

Bachelor or Master in relevant engineering fields

Chemical, Industrial or related fields

Job description

Overview

KKR Consulting partners with businesses to solve challenges, streamline processes, and achieve lasting success. We specialize in providing tailored consulting services across Aerospace, Medical Devices, Automotives, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology industries, helping clients drive innovation, enhance operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Looking for a mid-level Automation Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, and validation in a GMP setting.
• Responsible for ensuring technologies and processes are on track and working with teams such as Quality, Production, Safety, Commissioning, and Qualification.
• Lead and support the development, testing, commissioning, and qualification of automation solutions.

Requirements

• For Mid-Level, Bachelor and/or Master in either Electrical Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, computer engineering or Computer Science is required.
• Chemical, Industrial, or related fields.
• Experience working with third-party vendors.
• Collaborates across Quality, Commissioning Qualification & Validation, Safety, Production, Site IT, and Site Engineering.
• Automation Systems Commissioning, Startup and Validation
• Industry: 4+ years of Pharmaceutical/GMP experience.
• GMP and Bio-Pharma experience are preferred.
• Expertise: 5+ years in automation.
• Knowledge of automation systems (HMI, PLC, Network, Field Devices).
• Able to recommend solutions and lead troubleshooting