Senior Automation Engineer II — On-Site with Equity & Bonus
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Job summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA is seeking an Automation Engineer to manage control systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will upgrade equipment, troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, and integrate automation with the site network while maintaining data historian management.
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in industrial automation, experience with PLC/HMI systems, and knowledge of validation and 21 CFR Part 11.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing automation.
- Experience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, validation, change control, and controlled documentation practices.
Responsibilities
- Support automation upgrades and modifications for data integrity and reliability improvements for manufacturing equipment.
- Configure, troubleshoot, test, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and related automation components.
- Maintain OT asset inventories, software versions, patching records, and equipment lifecycle plans.
- Support vulnerability assessments, backup and recovery, change control, commissioning, and validation activities.
- Coordinate contractor activities and provide technical direction for automation work.
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Job description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA is seeking an Automation Engineer to manage control systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will upgrade equipment, troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, and integrate automation with the site network while maintaining data historian management.
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in industrial automation, experience with PLC/HMI systems, and knowledge of validation and 21 CFR Part 11.
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