Automation Engineer III (Relocation Assistance)

Resilience; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 121,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with generous company match

Annual cash bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Resilience in Blue Ash seeks an Automation Engineer III to lead technical projects for manufacturing systems. This role involves responsibilities such as interfacing with automation systems, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong automation background, preferably in a cGMP setting, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Benefits include a competitive base pay range of $80,000 - $121,250 and a comprehensive rewards program.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulated or cGMP environments.
• Proficiency with automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Knowledge of GMP principles (change control, deviation).

Responsibilities

• Interface with various automated systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and train staff.
• Lead investigations and coordinate studies.

Skills

Manufacturing operations support

PLC systems

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Networking (VLAN, Subnets)

SQL database design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Ignition

Siemens Desigo CC

Aveva PI (OSI PI)

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.

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer III is responsible for delivering technical projects for the manufacturing intelligence and automation systems for an Inspection, Device Assembly, and Packaging facility. The engineer will provide change management and lifecycle analysis for systems within their area of expertise. This position will be located at our Blue Ash facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Experience with networking, including but not limited to VLAN, Subnets, and IP protocols.
• Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation lead.
• 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.
• Communicate priorities and progress to the team on a continuing basis.
• High technical ability with a troubleshooting approach. Identify 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.
• 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.
• All other tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Significant experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment.
• Experience with Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA): Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), or Siemens (Desigo CC).
• Preferred Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• 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 GMP principles (change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification).

Conditions

Sitting and working on computers, meeting with stakeholders for design requirements, working with vendors and regulatory authorities, occasionally working on the plant floor and interacting with equipment.

Benefits

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

Compensation

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $80,000.00 - $121,250.00 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.

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.