Senior Automation Engineer

Orise; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orise, located in Lewis Center, Ohio, is seeking an expert in cold room design for its manufacturing and packaging operations. The successful candidate will lead critical systems and processes while ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with significant experience in CO2 cold room design. Strong project management and communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and system optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design.
• 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes.
• Ensure design meets engineering, safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

Skills

Industrial Refrigeration

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 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