Lead Cold Room Automation Engineer (CO2 Systems)

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems for manufacturing, packaging and warehouse operations.

You will drive commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of CO2-based cold rooms, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing and IT/OT teams. Occasional travel up to 30% and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design.
• 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation.
• Proficiency in automated processes, technologies and systems deployment.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA).
• Willingness to travel 30%.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation.
• Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.
• Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.
• Lead cold room operational training and system adoption.
• Partner with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.
• Serve as a SME for cold room systems, establishing methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project milestones and schedules.
• Apply engineering principles across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize cold room design and operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of OT/IT convergence and system integration.
• Work closely with vendors/consultants to meet requirements.
• Effectively lead and influence teams to achieve technical outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PA Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems for manufacturing, packaging and warehouse operations.

You will drive commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of CO2-based cold rooms, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing and IT/OT teams. Occasional travel up to 30% and fluent English are required.