Automation Engineer II

Resilience; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Resilience is seeking an Automation Engineer II to enhance automation systems at the West Chester Site. This role involves leading cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance and quality in automated processes while expanding technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in regulated environments and knowledge of PLCs and SCADAs. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $107,500 annually, a robust rewards program, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment.
• Experience with automation systems like Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), and Siemens.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support design, validation, and optimization of automated systems.
• Interface with various automation equipment and systems.
• Provide technical guidance and train staff on processes.
• Lead investigations and improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

PLC, HMI, SCADA systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell

Aveva (Wonderware)

Siemens

Emerson (GE)

FactoryTalk Batch

Job description

A career at Resilience is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to change the future. Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need. For more information, please visit www.resilience.com

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer II is an engineer responsible for enhancing programs across a broad spectrum of functions at the West Chester Site. In this role, you will lead and advise on projects spanning various departments within the site, including Formulation, Aseptic Filling, Automated Inspection, Device Assembly, Packaging, Building Automated System, AMHS, and a site-level Historian system. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as MS&T, Engineering, Digital, Quality, Validation, and other key stakeholders, is integral to defining requirements, project execution, and the sustained operation of multiple automated systems on‑site. This position is an excellent fit for Automation Engineers who possess problem‑solving abilities and a service‑oriented mindset. It provides an opportunity for professionals to expand their technical expertise while gaining exposure to a diverse array of systems and actively contributing to their growth and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation lead.
• Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, Databases, Data Historian, Visualization, and other automation equipment.
• Consult cross‑functionally and assist system owners in process development as the automation subject matter expert.
• Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
• Show high technical ability with a troubleshooting approach, identifying temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Review and approve documentation needed for the qualification of equipment and processes.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs and specifications to maintain equipment, systems, and/or facilities.
• Comply with all SOPs and ensure proper documentation practices during maintenance processes.
• Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment are maintained in a state of compliance.
• Assess and implement improvements in productivity, waste generation, quality, and cost.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
• Interact with regulatory agency personnel during audits and inspections.
• Perform quality audits to ensure devices used are in proper working condition.
• Provide 24/7 support to others as part of a rotating on‑call support system.
• Complete all other tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment.
• Experience with some of the following Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA): Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), Aveva (Wonderware), Siemens, Emerson (GE), or B&R.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn about manufacturing technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Batch.
• Experience with Data Historian and Visualization systems such as Aveva PI (OSI PI).
• Experience with Microsoft SQL database design.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5 and ISA standards.
• Knowledge of change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification principles.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non‑job‑related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits and Compensation

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and a benefits package designed to support employees with healthcare (medical, dental, vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and support for caregiving needs.

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $70,000.00 – $107,500.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.

Resilience does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Resilience will not pay any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Resilience.