Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Performance bonus

Travel perks

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Training & certifications

Job summary

RoviSys Company seeks an experienced Life Sciences automation professional to define requirements, design and configure control systems, and lead project execution. You will manage client relationships and coordinate with project teams to ensure successful delivery across multiple platforms.

The role requires 7–15 years in the Life Sciences automation field, with proficiency in Rockwell, Schneider, or AVEVA/PI, and a solid grasp of GxP validation and software design.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of automation experience in Life Sciences.
• Proficient with one or more control platforms: Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA/PI.
• Strong understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads scope of work for Life Sciences projects across platforms.
• Functions as Project Manager for small to mid-sized projects and assists on larger ones.
• Manages a portfolio of Life Science projects and contributes to account strategy.
• Assists in technology program management with customers.
• Translates functional requirements into system configuration and validation plans.

Skills

Automation in Life Sciences

Rockwell

Schneider

AVEVA/PI

GxP compliance

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Chemical/Computer Engineering or Eng Tech

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

AVEVA/PI

Job description

Overview

Works directly with customers in the Life Sciences industry 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 Life Sciences 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 in the Life Sciences industry
• 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