Senior Automation Engineer, MES & GMP (Rockwell)
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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.
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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.
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