Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Biopharma GMP

Avid Bioservices, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Avid Bioservices is a leading biopharmaceutical CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing life-saving biologics. The Sr.

Automation Controls Engineer will maintain and upgrade control systems, drive process improvements, and support validation and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated environment. The role requires extensive experience with DDC/DCS/PLCs/SCADA/HMI, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work with operations, QA, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; or 5+ years with Associate’s degree; 10+ years with vendor training.
• 8+ years in an FDA/cGMP environment.
• Experience with DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, valves, SCADA and HMI troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation and HVAC systems.
• Strong programming standards, documentation, and ability to learn and troubleshoot independently.
• Proficient with regulatory codes, electrical circuits, and Windows Server.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, QA, vendors to maximize production and reduce costs.
• Advance products from development to commercial launch.
• Drive continuous process improvement and maintain FDA-compliant documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems; perform maintenance and root cause analyses.
• Track critical process data and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• Support validation and manufacturing projects.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry standards.
• Participate in inspections/audits and respond in writing as needed.
• Adhere to FDA regulations and safety policies.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Documentation

MS Office

Teamwork

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DDC

DCS

PLCs

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Avid Bioservices is a leading biopharmaceutical CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing life-saving biologics. The Sr.

Automation Controls Engineer will maintain and upgrade control systems, drive process improvements, and support validation and manufacturing projects in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated environment. The role requires extensive experience with DDC/DCS/PLCs/SCADA/HMI, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work with operations, QA, and vendors.