Senior Automation Engineer, MES & GMP (Rockwell)

Pharmadog; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a Sr. Engineer II/III, Automation & MES to design, install, configure, maintain and validate GMP automation systems at the Durham/RTP site. You will lead Rockwell PharmaSuite MES efforts and partner with IT, QA, manufacturing, and facilities to scale cell therapy processes.

The role requires hands-on GMP MES work, strong leadership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support clinical and commercial manufacturing and long-term automation strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years MES/automation experience; leadership in MES or automation programs.
• Hands-on GMP MES design, configuration, testing, and validation.
• Experience with electronic batch records and master recipes.
• Knowledge of validation and data integrity (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11).
• Biotech/pharma manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and lifecycle management of Rockwell PharmaSuite MES.
• Own MES change control end-to-end including IQ/OQ/PQ and validation.
• Support MES deployment across suites, processes, and products.
• Interface MES with SAP, LIMS, CMMS, PI, and related systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contract resources; ensure cross‑functional collaboration.
• Support safety, quality, compliance, and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Automation/MES experience

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Rockwell PharmaSuite

Emerson Syncade

Korber PAS-X

Tulip

Apprentice

SAP

LIMS

CMMS

PI

Ignition

DeltaV

Job description

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a Sr. Engineer II/III, Automation & MES to design, install, configure, maintain and validate GMP automation systems at the Durham/RTP site. You will lead Rockwell PharmaSuite MES efforts and partner with IT, QA, manufacturing, and facilities to scale cell therapy processes.

The role requires hands-on GMP MES work, strong leadership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support clinical and commercial manufacturing and long-term automation strategy.