Senior Automation Engineering Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthy work environment

Mobility options

Job summary

An international pharmaceutical company is seeking an SR Principal/Principal Engineer, Automation. This role involves leading automation strategies, managing capital projects, and providing expertise in troubleshooting complex automation systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with significant experience in system controls, PLC programming, and project management. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems field with relevant experience.
• Minimum seven years of System Control field experience for SR Principal Engineer.
• Integrator capability in automation control.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation system development and optimization efforts.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting automation issues.
• Manage small scale capital projects up to $1M spend.

Skills

Low voltage controls

HMI/SCADA systems

PLC programming

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Degree in Control Systems

Tools

RS Logix

SolidWorks

FactoryTalk View

Job description

An international pharmaceutical company is seeking an SR Principal/Principal Engineer, Automation. This role involves leading automation strategies, managing capital projects, and providing expertise in troubleshooting complex automation systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with significant experience in system controls, PLC programming, and project management. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.