Principal Automation Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated control systems in our highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will provide PLC- and HMI-based support, drive continuous improvement, ensure change-control compliance, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, and Validation teams to deliver reliable automation solutions that support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Senior Automation Engineer typically 5+ years, Principal 8+ years; level based on experience.
• Experience designing/maintaining process control and data acquisition systems.
• Experience programming DeltaV DCS and PLCs.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems and chart recorders.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software and hardware improvements to automated and new equipment under change control.
• Provide PLC- and HMI-based technical support to various departments per SOPs.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing deviations tied to automated control systems.
• Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in line with GAMP 5.
• Support process control and monitoring equipment through software design, commissioning, testing, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support projects including FAT, SAT, protocols, and system specifications.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

HMI software

Job description

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Automation Engineering team to keep our groundbreaking process controls and process monitoring systems running at peak efficiency.

Make an impact from day one - lead improvements that enhance reliability, quality, and performance as you build, develop, and optimize systems for our highly-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership and partner with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, and Validation teams to maintain system reliability, drive continuous improvement, and deliver automation projects that support operational excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: Troy, New York, United States
• Work model: On-site Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Discover your role:

• Design, develop, and implement software and hardware improvements to automated and new equipment under change control
• Provide PLC- and HMI-based technical support to various departments per established SOPs
• Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing deviations tied to automated control systems
• Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in line with GAMP 5
• Support process control and monitoring equipment through software design, commissioning, testing, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and validation projects, including authoring and implementing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), protocols, and system specifications

This role requires:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, and the following amount of automation engineering experience for each level:
• Senior Automation Engineer - 5+ Years
• Principal Automation Engineer - 8+ Years
• Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role
• Experience in the design and maintenance of process control and/or data acquisition systems is required
• Experience programming, diagnosing, and resolving issues with the DeltaV DCS as well as PLCs
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products and video graphic chart recorders
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is ideal

Gowning and Physical Requirements:

• Full cleanroom attire (examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA) Ability to remove jewelry, makeup and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$88,300.00 - $168,500.00