Rockwell Automation Lead Engineer / Technical Manager

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions PTE. LTD. (AMTSOL); Bend (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions PTE. LTD. (AMTSOL) seeks a Rockwell Automation Lead Engineer / Technical Manager to provide senior technical leadership and delivery ownership for Rockwell-based control and process automation systems across manufacturing operations.

The role combines hands-on engineering authority with team leadership, owning design, configuration, integration and lifecycle support of PLC and SCADA systems within GMP‑regulated facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in automation, control, electrical engineering or related field.
• Senior-level hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Experience leading automation teams in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for Rockwell-based control and process automation systems.
• Own design, configuration, integration and lifecycle support of PLC/SCADA systems.
• Act as senior technical authority for Rockwell platforms (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Manage automation delivery end-to-end including planning, resourcing and vendor coordination.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Drive CSV/GAMP 5 activities in line with regulatory expectations.
• Oversee change control, configuration management and OT cybersecurity.
• Define and maintain automation engineering standards and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with operations, IT/OT and vendors.
• Support commissioning, qualification and startup activities as required.

Skills

Rockwell Automation expertise

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

GAMP 5 / CSV knowledge

OT cybersecurity

communication skills

Education

Degree in automation / control / electrical engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 / Logix Designer

FactoryTalk Suite

PlantPAx

Job description

The Rockwell Automation Lead Engineer / Technical Manager provides senior technical leadership and delivery ownership for Rockwell-based control and process automation systems across manufacturing operations. Combining hands‑on engineering authority with team and project management, the role owns the design, configuration, integration and lifecycle support of PLC and SCADA systems within a GMP‑regulated framework, and acts as the primary point of accountability for automation standards, compliance and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction across Rockwell-based control and process automation systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, PlantPAx).
• Own the design, configuration, integration and lifecycle support of PLC / SCADA systems, ensuring alignment with site automation standards and GMP requirements.
• Act as the senior technical authority for Rockwell platforms — Studio 5000 (Logix Designer), FactoryTalk View SE / ME, FactoryTalk Batch, Historian and AssetCentre.
• Manage automation delivery end-to-end: planning, resourcing, scheduling, integrator / vendor coordination and stakeholder reporting.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause resolution of complex control‑system issues to protect continuous production and minimise downtime.
• Drive computer system validation (CSV / CQV) activities in line with GAMP 5, US FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 data‑integrity expectations.
• Oversee change control, configuration management, backup / restore, patching and automation (OT) cybersecurity in line with site requirements.
• Define and maintain automation engineering standards, specifications and documentation (URS, FDS / SDS, design and test protocols).
• Mentor and develop engineers and coordinate across operations, quality, IT / OT and equipment vendors.
• Support commissioning, qualification and start‑up (C&Q / CQV) and planned shutdown activities as required.

Requirements

• Degree in automation, control, electrical engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent demonstrable experience).
• Extensive, senior‑level hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms — Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and the FactoryTalk suite; PlantPAx experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership / technical‑management experience directing automation teams and delivery within a regulated (GMP) pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CSV / GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 data‑integrity requirements.
• Solid grounding in change control, OT cybersecurity, industrial networking (EtherNet/IP) and system lifecycle management.
• Experience with C&Q / CQV of automated systems; batch (ISA‑88 / S88) experience advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management, troubleshooting and communication skills.