Senior Automation Engineer — Lead Pharma/Biotech Systems

Zeta Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Competitive PTO & vacation

401K with 5% employer match

Job summary

Zeta Inc. is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead design, commissioning, and startup of biotech and pharmaceutical automation systems in King of Prussia. You will manage projects end-to-end, integrate equipment, and ensure GMP compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 7–12 years of experience, deep Rockwell Automation expertise, DeltaV familiarity, and willingness to travel. You will collaborate across CQV, process, and equipment teams and contribute to scalable

Qualifications

• 7–12 years in automation/controls engineering within biotech, pharma, or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation (PLC, SCADA, FactoryTalk).
• GMP experience, including writing and executing qualification protocols.
• Willingness to travel and be on-site in King of Prussia at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, commissioning, and startup of automation and control systems for biotech and pharmaceutical processes.
• Integrate new equipment into existing manufacturing systems and lead greenfield automation builds.
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot automation code, functional specs, and system architecture.
• Write and execute GMP-compliant commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation.
• Serve as a technical leader on client projects, guiding internal teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Work directly on customer sites to diagnose issues, optimize performance, and support production.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, and CQV teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Contribute to building internal standards, best practices, and scalable processes as our team grows.

Skills

Independence

Client management

Technical leadership

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Rockwell Automation (PLC, SCADA, FactoryTalk)

DeltaV

SQL Server/OT networks

Job description

Zeta Inc. is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead design, commissioning, and startup of biotech and pharmaceutical automation systems in King of Prussia. You will manage projects end-to-end, integrate equipment, and ensure GMP compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 7–12 years of experience, deep Rockwell Automation expertise, DeltaV familiarity, and willingness to travel. You will collaborate across CQV, process, and equipment teams and contribute to scalable