On-Site Process Automation Engineer - Pharma

Roche; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, part of the Roche group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Process Automation Systems to own end-to-end automation projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will design, implement, and qualify systems across DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, and data historians, collaborating with global teams to meet GMP and cybersecurity standards.

The role emphasizes a strong focus on CSV, validation, and commissioning, with significant travel and on-site work to support packaging, warehouse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech automation.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA/EMA) and GMP.
• Strong design, validation, and commissioning capabilities.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ (on-site and international assignments).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, implementation, and qualification of process automation systems including DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, and data historian platforms.
• Define global automation architectures and system concepts.
• Manage integration with process equipment, utilities, robotics, packaging, and warehouse automation.
• Act as the technical and commercial interface to suppliers and procurement teams.
• Lead CSV, qualification activities, and commissioning per GMP/FDA/EMA.
• Support digital transformation through advanced process control and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Automation design

Project execution

Commissioning & Validation

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

DCS

PLC/SCADA

MES

Data historian

Job description

Genentech, part of the Roche group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Process Automation Systems to own end-to-end automation projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will design, implement, and qualify systems across DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, and data historians, collaborating with global teams to meet GMP and cybersecurity standards.

The role emphasizes a strong focus on CSV, validation, and commissioning, with significant travel and on-site work to support packaging, warehouse