Senior Automation Engineer: PLC, SCADA & Robotics

Nova Biomedical; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

Nova Biomedical is expanding its automation capabilities across Massachusetts sites and seeks a hands‑on Sr. Automation/Control Engineer to support production operations and lead automation projects.

The role focuses on improving quality, efficiency, capacity, and ergonomics, with emphasis on data integration (SCADA/AVEVA Wonderware, PI Historian) and MES/EBR readiness in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 8+ years of automation experience in regulated environments (medical device/biotech).
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with SCADA/PI Historian and data integration across systems.
• Hands‑on with robotics/cobots, automated systems, and vision systems.
• Ability to read/create mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control logic.
• Proficiency with URS/FRS, validation docs, IQ/OQ/PQ, and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support for manufacturing floor and equipment across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Coordinate with onsite electricians and technicians to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead design, installation, and qualification of new automation systems including robotics and vision systems.
• Create and execute URS and FRS for automation projects and manage validation packages.
• Manage vendor selection, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ensure schedule and quality.
• Own connections between equipment and supervisory systems (SCADA/AVEVA, PI Historian, PLC/HMI).
• Standards for integration templates and documentation are maintained and updated.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/AVEVA Wonderware integration

Robotics / cobots

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Documentation URS/FRS

Cross-functional collaboration

Equipment validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Minitab

SAP

Job description

Nova Biomedical is expanding its automation capabilities across Massachusetts sites and seeks a hands‑on Sr. Automation/Control Engineer to support production operations and lead automation projects.

The role focuses on improving quality, efficiency, capacity, and ergonomics, with emphasis on data integration (SCADA/AVEVA Wonderware, PI Historian) and MES/EBR readiness in a regulated setting.