Senior Automation Engineer (PLC)

Veriipro; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support manufacturing, project teams and Quality in designing, configuring, updating, troubleshooting and documenting automation systems in a regulated life sciences environment.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining PLC/SCADA/DeltaV, validating interfaces, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive compliant automation projects.

Qualifications

• DeltaV configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• Life Sciences GMP concepts: data integrity, electronic signatures, validation, audit trails, controlled documents, deviations/CAPA, change control.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA, DeltaV system.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.
• Provide technical support during PPQ phase and project implementation.
• Draft and update URS/FRS/DS/Test Protocols as part of qualification.
• Monitor system performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

DeltaV configuration

AB Rockwell PLC

Troubleshooting

Tools

DeltaV

SCADA

ERP interfaces

Job description

ALL US VISA's ARE ACCEPTED

W2 ROLE (H1 TRANSFERS ARE ACCEPTED)

Job Description-

Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing business, project team and Quality in designing / configuring / updating / troubleshooting / documenting Automation systems

• Design, configure, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA, DeltaV system.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders during PPQ phase.
• Draft / Update relevant URS/FRS/DS/Test Protocols as part of implementation or qualification process
• Monitor and analyze system performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Utilize best practices, standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.
• Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures in.
• Participate in project management and project coordination.
• Support interfaces between Data Historians, Control Systems, MES

Top 3 skills required for this role-

1. DeltaV and PLC ( Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ) Configuration and Troubleshooting Experience

2. Life Sciences industry understanding of GMP concepts: data integrity (ALCOA+), electronic signatures, validation requirements, audit trails, controlled documents, deviations/CAPA, and change control

3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive decisions

Additional Information-

• Experience with sterile manufacturing, biologics, cell therapy, or fill-finish operations.
• Exposure to interfaces/integration concepts (ERP/LIMS/SCADA), ISA-88/ISA-95, and master data governance.
• Experience supporting or authoring validation deliverables (URS/FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ) for Automation changes.