Automation Lead

Moriah Engineering Solutions, Inc.; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moriah Engineering Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Automation Lead to provide technical leadership for a large-scale pharmaceutical project in Puerto Rico.

The role focuses on overseeing equipment-level and enterprise-level automation and guiding multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The position offers a long-term opportunity with onsite presence required in the Metro North area of Puerto Rico beginning mid-2027, with remote support possible during the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in industrial automation for pharma or life sciences.
• Proven leadership of automation teams in regulated environments.
• Experience with equipment-level and enterprise automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an automation team of 8–10 professionals through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee both equipment-level control and enterprise automation activities.
• Provide technical direction to ensure timely, compliant deliverables.
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and implement solutions.
• Coordinate automation work with engineering, manufacturing, validation, and IT.
• Ensure systems meet project specs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and support issue resolution.
• Collaborate with leadership to align with overall project objectives.

Skills

Automation leadership

Industrial automation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

MES/ERP integration

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Automation Lead to provide technical leadership and oversee automation activities for a large-scale pharmaceutical project in Puerto Rico.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in industrial automation, extensive experience with equipment-level and enterprise-level automation systems, and demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments.

This position offers a long-term opportunity to play a key leadership role in a major pharmaceutical initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide technical oversight to a team of approximately 8–10 automation professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee automation activities involving both equipment-level control systems and enterprise-level automation solutions.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure successful execution of automation deliverables.
• Manage complex automation challenges, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Coordinate automation activities across engineering, manufacturing, validation, IT, and other project disciplines.
• Ensure automation systems and deliverables align with project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify technical risks, and support the timely resolution of critical issues.
• Collaborate with project leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in industrial automation, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
• Strong technical expertise in equipment-level automation and enterprise-level automation systems.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical automation teams.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee complex automation projects and resolve sophisticated technical challenges.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in highly regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide both strategic technical leadership and hands‑on technical support when required.
• Availability to work onsite in the Metro North area of Puerto Rico beginning mid-2027.

Project Details

• Duration: Long-term project with an anticipated duration of 3–5+ years.
• Start Date: Immediate, upon selection of a qualified candidate.
• Location: Metro North Area, Puerto Rico.
• Work Arrangement: Remote support may be available during the initial project phase. Onsite presence will be mandatory beginning mid-2027.