Senior Automation Engineer

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ROIS in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support and enhance GMP lab and manufacturing systems. The role acts as a technical resource across Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, and IT to ensure reliable and compliant operations of automation systems at the site.

The candidate should have strong PLC/SCADA experience in regulated environments and a solid understanding of industrial safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting automation or industrial control systems.
• Experience in GMP/pharmaceutical or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Knowledge of GMP/cGMP and GAMP principles.
• Strong reading of electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, commission, and support GMP automation and computerized systems.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for manufacturing, laboratory, and automation systems.
• Support validation activities, testing, change controls, SOPs, and documentation.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Support local infrastructure, databases, networking, and integrations.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, IT).
• Participate in project execution, vendor coordination, and after-hours support.

Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting

GMP experience

Industrial safety experience

SCADA/HMI systems

GAMP principles

Electrical schematics/P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA platforms

HMI systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer (IT/OT Systems)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Pay: $100,000 - $120,000/annually *Dependent on experience*

Initial training schedule is 7:00 AM, with a transition to a 9:00 AM schedule after training.

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support and enhance laboratory and manufacturing systems in a regulated GMP environment. This role serves as a key technical resource for Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, and IT teams, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of automation and computerized systems across the site.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with PLC and SCADA systems, a background in regulated industries, and a solid understanding of industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, commission, and support GMP computerized and automation systems.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for manufacturing, laboratory, and automation systems.
• Support system validation activities, testing, change controls, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Support local infrastructure, databases, networking, and system integrations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, and IT.
• Participate in project execution, vendor coordination, and rotational after-hours support.

Requirements

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Experience in a regulated environment (GMP/pharmaceutical preferred)
• Industrial safety experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing, or industrial control systems.
• Experience within a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food & beverage, or other GMP-regulated industries.
• SCADA/HMI systems
• GMP, cGMP, and GAMP principles
• Industrial networking and IT infrastructure
• Software lifecycle, validation, and change management processes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and technical drawings.

Highly Preferred

• Wonderware, Rockwell Automation, or Intellution SCADA platforms
• Networking, Active Directory, backup/recovery, and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills