Senior Automation Engineer / Project Manager

United Pharma; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Senior Automation Engineer / Project Manager to provide hands-on technical leadership for a major biopharmaceutical expansion, overseeing six new production lines. The role blends engineering execution with project management to drive on-time commissioning and startup.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in regulated manufacturing, hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, PAS-X MES integration, and a strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation engineering experience in regulated manufacturing.
• H hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and FactoryTalk View Studio experience.
• PAS-X MES integration and support experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA, MES, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with capital projects, equipment integration, and manufacturing startup.
• Strong project coordination, planning, and technical leadership.
• Siemens automation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation activities for new manufacturing line installations and expansions.
• Support project planning, scheduling, sequencing, and execution.
• Integrate and troubleshoot SCADA, MES, PI Historian, and control systems.
• Support Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Automation platforms, and FactoryTalk systems.
• Provide PAS-X MES integration and support.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Validation, and project teams.
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Ensure GMP compliance and pharmaceutical industry standards.

Skills

8+ years of automation engineering

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and Factory

PAS-X MES integration experience

SCADA, MES, control systems knowledge

Capital projects & startup experience

Project coordination & technical лидер

Siemens automation experience is a +

Tools

FactoryTalk View Studio

PAS-X MES

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer / Project Manager to provide hands-on technical leadership and project execution support for a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing expansion involving six new production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead automation activities for new manufacturing line installations and expansions.
• Support project planning, scheduling, sequencing, and execution.
• Integrate and troubleshoot SCADA, MES, PI Historian, and control systems.
• Support Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Automation platforms, and FactoryTalk systems.
• Provide PAS-X MES integration and support.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Validation, and project teams.
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of automation engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and FactoryTalk View Studio experience.
• PAS-X MES support and integration experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA, MES, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with capital projects, equipment integration, and manufacturing startup.
• Strong project coordination, planning, and technical leadership skills.
• Siemens automation experience is a plus.