Automation Engineer

Shoolin Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in San Francisco is seeking a Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer to support automation and qualification activities. The successful candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical automation engineering and be proficient with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk. Responsibilities include configuring automation systems, developing Design Qualification documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a contract position offering a competitive salary between $160,000 and $270,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical automation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Pharmaceutical Quality Systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and executing qualification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and commission automation systems using Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk.
• Author and execute key project documentation like System Impact Assessments.
• Develop Design Qualification (DQ) documents and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer to support automation and qualification activities for critical systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment with our San Francisco Bay Area pharmaceutical client. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with automation platforms and a deep understanding of compliance and quality standards. A fundamental understanding of ASTM3500 will be considered a significant advantage, as it underpins risk‑based approaches to design, qualification, and commissioning in compliance with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems including (utilizing Allen Bradley FactoryTalk platform)
• Author and execute key project documentation, System Impact Assessments, Functional Risk Assessments
• Create Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Develop and execute Design Qualification (DQ) documents
• Ensure compliance with the client’s Pharmaceutical Quality System and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain Quality Risk Management (QRM) deliverables
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful automation integration and qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical automation engineering
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley FactoryTalk and related automation platforms
• Strong knowledge of GMP, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, and regulatory compliance
• Experience developing and executing qualification documentation and QRM deliverables
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location and Salary

San Francisco, CA $160,000.00–$270,000.00 (Posted 3 days ago)