Senior Automation Engineer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems for manufacturing, packaging and warehouse operations.

You will drive commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of CO2-based cold rooms, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing and IT/OT teams. Occasional travel up to 30% and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design.
• 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation.
• Proficiency in automated processes, technologies and systems deployment.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA).
• Willingness to travel 30%.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation.
• Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.
• Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.
• Lead cold room operational training and system adoption.
• Partner with QA, CSV, Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.
• Serve as a SME for cold room systems, establishing methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project milestones and schedules.
• Apply engineering principles across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize cold room design and operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of OT/IT convergence and system integration.
• Work closely with vendors/consultants to meet requirements.
• Effectively lead and influence teams to achieve technical outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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ATS Company: PA Solutions

Requisition ID: 17347

Location: Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445 Guaynabo, PR, US, 00968-8058

Date: Aug 22, 2026

Senior Automation Engineer

Your Responsbilities

• Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation
• Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.
• Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.
• Lead cold room operational training and system adoption
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.
• Serve as a recognized Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, establishing operational methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project requirements, milestones, and schedule commitments.
• Apply engineering principles and practices across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to simplify and optimize cold room design and operational processes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration.
• Work closely with cold room vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts, technical specifications, and deliverables meet the customer’s requirements.
• Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design
• 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation
• Proficiency in Automated processes, technologies and systems deployment and adoption
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.
• Experience working in an operational GxP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards
• Direct experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)
• Willingness to travel (30%), as required; Fluent in English with effective communication skills

Responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.