Principal Automation Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Troy, New York, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead improvements of automated process controls and monitoring systems for our regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

You will design, implement, and support DeltaV DCS, PLCs, and HMI solutions; work with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, and Validation teams; and contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years automation engineering experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS and PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of automated control systems and change control processes.

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 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.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC knowledge

HMI systems

Regulated manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

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

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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range (annually) $88,300.00 - $168,500.00

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
• 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.

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.

If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.