Remote Lead Automation Engineer, MES & Digital Systems

PerkinElmer; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer specialized in MES and Digital Systems to manage design, implementation, and lifecycle of digital systems in biopharmaceutical manufacture.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and have 9-12+ years of automation engineering experience. The role requires expertise in MES platforms and a commitment to compliance with GMP standards.

This position supports manufacturing environments focused on biologics and requires travel within the United States.

Qualifications

• 9-12+ years in automation engineering within GMP life sciences.
• Expert-level experience with multiple MES platforms.
• Hands-on experience in biologics and sterile/aseptic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures and data flows for manufacturing.
• Lead creation and approval of design documentation.
• Configure, program, and deploy digital systems in manufacturing.
• Serve as SME for system optimization and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Experience with MES platforms

Automation Engineering

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical)

Tools

ERP

LIMS

CMMS

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer specialized in MES and Digital Systems to manage design, implementation, and lifecycle of digital systems in biopharmaceutical manufacture.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and have 9-12+ years of automation engineering experience. The role requires expertise in MES platforms and a commitment to compliance with GMP standards.

This position supports manufacturing environments focused on biologics and requires travel within the United States.