Automation Process Engineer

PSC Biotech; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan

PTO, Sick Time, and Holidays

Education Assistance

Pet Insurance

Fitness perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

PSC Biotech in Pomona, CA, is seeking an experienced Automation Process Engineer to support automation projects in a regulated life sciences environment. You will manage change controls, documentation, and commissioning of automated systems, working with PLCs, PCS, and PI Historian tools.

The role requires hands-on experience with automation lifecycle documentation (URS, FRS/FDS, CS, SDS, HDS, RS) and cross-functional collaboration to deliver compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 7–10 years of automation/controls experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with PLC modifications and Process Control System updates.
• Experience with PI Historian systems and automated reporting.
• Experience drafting and maintaining computerized system lifecycle documentation (URS/FRS/FDS/CS/SDS/HDS/RS).

Responsibilities

• Generate, manage, and close Engineering Automation Change Controls for projects.
• Support automation changes involving PLCs, PCS, PI Historian, Vantagepoint, and commissioning.
• Author and maintain lifecycle documentation (URS/FRS/FDS/CS/SDS/HDS/RS).
• Develop and update engineering docs: SOPs, drawings, data sheets, WRKs, FRMs.
• Draft, execute, and document Acceptance Testing and Commissioning protocols and reports.
• Initiate and manage ECNs and Issues Logs.
• Perform CPP/CQA risk assessments on systems and equipment.
• Provide project management support for automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, and Automation teams.
• Maintain documentation per site procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC modifications

Process Control Systems (PCS)

Documentation

Engineering project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PI Historian

VantagePoint

Job description

Pomona, United States

PSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products are developed, manufactured, and distributed to the highest standards, in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Our goal is to skyrocket our clients’ success, and you can be a part of our team’s achievements. Employing a global team of skilled professionals and experts that span across strategically located offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are proud of the roles we have fulfilled to help our clients achieve success.

The Experience

With operations spanning the globe and featuring a multi-cultural team, PSC Biotech is passionate about bringing the best and brightest together in an effort to form something truly special. When you decide join our team, you will be offered the ability to feel inspired in your career, explore your professional passions, and work alongside a group of people who will value and nurture your talents.

We are firm believers in coaching and developing the next generation of industry leaders and influencers. As such, you will not only be offered compensation and benefits structure that rewards you, but also be provided with the tools that will help you grow and learn.

At PSC Biotech, it’s about more than just a job—it’s about your career and your future.

Your Role

We are hiring an experienced Automation Process Engineer to join our team! The Automation Process Engineer will support the execution and lifecycle management of automation and computerized systems within a regulated life sciences environment. This role will be responsible for automation-related change controls, system documentation, commissioning and acceptance testing, risk assessments, and engineering project activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with PLC and process control system modifications, computerized system lifecycle documentation, and commissioning of automated equipment and systems.

• Generate, present, manage, and close Engineering Automation Change Controls associated with automation and equipment projects.
  


• Support automation changes involving Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Process Control Systems (PCS), PI Historian systems, Vantagepoint reporting, and equipment commissioning.
  


• Author and maintain computerized system lifecycle documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications/Functional Design Specifications (FRS/FDS), Configuration Specifications (CS), Software Design Specifications (SDS), Hardware Design Specifications (HDS), and Requirements Specifications (RS).
  


• Develop and update engineering documentation, including job plans, system drawings, calibration data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WRKs), and forms (FRMs).
  


• Draft, execute, and document Acceptance Testing and Commissioning protocols, including preparation of final reports.
  


• Initiate, manage, and support resolution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and project Issues Logs.
  


• Perform system and equipment risk assessments to identify and evaluate relevant Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) associated with system Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs).
  


• Provide project management support for automation and engineering initiatives, including coordination of project activities, documentation, deliverables, and issue resolution.
  


• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to support successful project execution.
  


• Maintain project and system documentation in accordance with applicable site procedures and regulated‑industry requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  


• 7-10 years of relevant experience in automation, process engineering, controls engineering, or a related engineering function within a regulated environment.


• Demonstrated experience supporting PLC modifications and Process Control System (PCS) updates.


• Experience with PI Historian systems and automated reporting systems.


• Experience authoring and maintaining computerized system lifecycle documentation such as URS, FRS/FDS, CS, SDS, HDS, and RS documentation.


• Hands‑on experience drafting and executing Acceptance Testing and Commissioning protocols and associated reports.


• Experience with engineering change management processes, including Change Controls, ECNs, and issue resolution.


• Working knowledge of equipment and system risk assessments, including evaluation of CPPs and CQAs.


• Experience supporting the commissioning and implementation of automated manufacturing or process equipment.


• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects, priorities, documentation, and cross‑functional deliverables.


• Strong technical writing, documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, and Automation stakeholders in a regulated environment.


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.


• No C2C at this time.
  

Offering a full suite of benefits, PSC Biotech is firmly focused on diligently investing in our employees who enable our company to fulfill our mission and achieve success. We want to promote balance, so you not only enjoy your work, but also have the time and resources to live your life happy and healthy.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – PSC pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums and 50% for qualifying dependents


• Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and more


• 401(k) and 401(k) matching


• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays


• Education Assistance


• Pet Insurance


• Fitness Perks and Discounted Rates


• Financial Perks and Discounts

Adhering to the requirements of U.S laws on pay transparency, the hourly range expected for this role is set between $57 - $62. The rate offered may be adjusted based on various factors such as the applicant's qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

PSC is committed to is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, interns, and applicants for employment. Consistent with this commitment, our policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning employment discrimination. Accordingly, the company prohibits discrimination against qualified employees, interns and applicants in all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, interviewing, hiring (or failure or refusal to hire), evaluation, compensation, promotion, job assignment, transfer, demotion, training, leaves of absence, layoff, benefits, use of facilities, working conditions, termination and employer-sponsored activities and programs, including wellness, social and recreational programs. Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s, employee’s, or intern’s actual or perceived: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.