Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

RoviSys; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Performance Bonuses

Travel Perks

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

RoviSys in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead client engagements and manage automation projects. The role involves collaborating with clients to assess requirements and delivering solutions in a GxP environment.

The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience with control systems, a degree in engineering, and a proven track record in project execution. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in automation.
• Thorough understanding of control system design and project execution in a GxP environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and ensure account success.
• Lead project scope of work for automation projects.
• Translate functional requirements to system configuration.

Skills

Proficient with control systems platforms (Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA/PI)

Automation experience

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or related degree

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads scope of work for projects executed in different platforms.
• Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
• Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
• Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery
  • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
  • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
  • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
• Travel to client site for project meetings
• Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in automation
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell
  • Schneider
  • AVEVA/PI
  • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $110,000–$145,000, depending on experience

• Performance Bonuses:Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks:Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready:401(k) with company match

• Time Off:Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, andunlimited personal time

• Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support