Automation Engineer

Xyntek Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking an Automation Engineer to support plasmid manufacturing operations and plant automation systems. The role focuses on hands-on automation and controls for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production processes with an emphasis on reliability and compliant operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related equipment, supporting automation changes, commissioning, qualification, and CAPA activities while ensuring GMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of automation, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA-regulated environments, or computerized system validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation and controls support for plasmid manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Troubleshoot automation, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Support the maintenance, modification, and optimization of automation systems to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Assist with development, testing, implementation, and documentation of automation system changes.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, qualification, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to identify automation-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

Industrial control systems

Job description

Baltimore, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx’s partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company's experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai .

Job Description

Catalyx is seeking an AutomationEngineerto support plasmid manufacturing operations and plant automationsystems. This role will provide hands-on automation, and controls support for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production processes, with afocus on maintaining reliable and compliant operations

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation and controls support for plasmid manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Troubleshoot automation, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Support the maintenance, modification, and optimization of automation systems to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Assist with the development, testing, implementation, and documentation of automation system changes.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, qualification, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to identify automation-related issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support plant control systems, process equipment, utilities, and facility automation as needed.
• Assist with system upgrades, software changes, alarm management, and control strategy improvements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including automation specifications, system documentation, change controls, and troubleshooting records.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality-related activities associated with automation systems.
• Ensure automation activities comply with applicable GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors/contractors on automation projects and technical issues.
• Participate in on-call or off-hours support activities when required to maintain plant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience working with PLC and HMI systems, industrial control systems, or manufacturing automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation-related issues.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or plant operations in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, GxP, FDA-regulated environments, or computerized system validation is a plus.
• Experience with automation system documentation, change controls, testing, commissioning, or qualification is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to equipment and production issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to provide occasional off-hours or on-call support when required.