Automation Engineer - Remote Opportunity (US Based)

HW3; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hw3 Llc is seeking an Automation Engineer for a remote role with up to 50% travel to client facilities across the USA. You will support automation projects in pharmaceutical and biotech environments, from design through validation and operation.

The role covers HMI, PLC/DCS, MES, and OT technologies, with responsibilities spanning documentation, development, commissioning, and lifecycle management. Collaborative multi-team work is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Candidates must hold a green card or US citizenship.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and maintenance of automation documentation, including URS, FRS, DS/DDS, and related documents.
• Translate process requirements into practical automation solutions and participate in design reviews.
• Configure, troubleshoot, modify, and deploy automation software for PLC/DCS environments.
• Assist with integration of process equipment such as bioreactors, chromatography systems, CIP/SIP equipment, and Fill-Finish systems.
• Participate in commissioning and qualification activities, and support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Time management

Continuous learning

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Automation / Electrical / Computer Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Automation Engineer - Remote Opportunity with up to 50% travel requirement within USA.

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and digital transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced therapy manufacturing environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects throughout the full lifecycle of automation systems, including design, implementation, commissioning, validation, and operational support. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant automation solutions within regulated manufacturing environments.

The position is remote-based with travel to client facilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Design & Documentation

• Support the development, review, and maintenance of automation documentation, including:
• User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)
• Design Specifications (DS/DDS)
• Functional and Control Narratives
• ISA-88 Batch and Recipe Documentation
• P&IDs and Process Documentation
• Automation Standards and Engineering Guidelines
• Translate process requirements into practical automation solutions.
• Contribute to system design reviews and documentation updates throughout the project lifecycle.

System Development & Implementation

• Configure, troubleshoot, modify, and deploy automation software.
• Control Modules
• Equipment Modules
• Phases and Batch Logic
• Recipes and Batch Strategies
• HMIs and Operator Graphics
• Alarm Management Systems
• Assist with integration of process equipment such as:
• Bioreactors
• Chromatography Systems
• Filtration Systems
• CIP/SIP Equipment
• Fill-Finish Systems
• Work within PLC and DCS environments to implement and support automation solutions.

Validation & Compliance

• Participate in commissioning and qualification activities.
• Support execution of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Ensure solutions comply with GMP requirements, GAMP 5 principles, and data integrity standards.
• Contribute to change control activities, deviation investigations, risk assessments, and CAPA processes.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support for production operations.
• Investigate automation-related issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with process engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, and IT/OT teams.
• Support integrated project delivery and successful operational handover.

Lifecycle Management

• Assist with management of automation system lifecycle activities.
• Support software upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and version control processes.
• Monitor system obsolescence and technology roadmaps.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
• Candidates must hold a green card or US citizenship in order to apply
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Technical Background

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

• Process Automation
• PLC Programming
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Digital Transformation Programmes
• Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Manufacturing

Desired Skills

• Hands on experience with DeltaV
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.