Rockwell Automation Lead Engineer / Technical Manager (Bend, OR)

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL); Bend (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL) seeks a Rockwell Automation Lead Engineer / Technical Manager to provide senior technical leadership for PLC/SCADA systems in GMP environments. You will own design, configuration, integration, and lifecycle support, while ensuring compliance with CSV/GAMP5 and regulatory requirements.

You will lead a cross-functional team across operations, quality and IT/OT, driving continuous improvement, validation activities and cybersecurity alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in automation, control, electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience with Rockwell platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Leadership experience directing automation teams in GMP regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of CSV/GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 data integrity.
• Understanding of change control, OT cybersecurity and system lifecycle management.
• Experience with C&Q/CQV and ISA-88 batch is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Rockwell automation systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, FactoryTalk).
• Own design, configuration, integration and lifecycle support of PLC/SCADA systems in GMP settings.
• Act as senior technical authority for Rockwell platforms (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Manage automation delivery end‑to‑end: planning, resourcing, scheduling and vendor coordination.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause resolution to minimise downtime.
• Drive CSV/GAMP5 activities per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
• Oversee change control, backup/restore, patching and OT cybersecurity.
• Define and maintain automation standards, documentation and tests.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across operations, IT/OT and vendors.
• Support commissioning, qualification and start‑up activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Communication

GMP compliance

Education

Degree in automation, controlor electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

FactoryTalk Batch

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.