Senior Automation Product Controls Engineer

Meissner; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry seeks a Senior Automation Product Controls Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative automation solutions. This on-site role in Camarillo, CA, emphasizes both electrical and software design, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective product commercialization. The position offers an attractive base salary and comprehensive benefits, while aiming to cultivate individual growth and team excellence.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Onsite Full Gym

Employee Discounts

401k with Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of working experience in a similar position preferred.
• Design experience with teams on integrated electromechanical projects.
• Experience with SCADA and/or historian systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, design and prototype electrical and control systems.
• Work directly with end-users on equipment projects.
• Lead new product development and act as a product subject matter expert.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI design and programming

2D CAD and drafting software proficiency

Design experience with electromechanical projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

LabVIEW

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Automation Product Controls Engineer role at Meissner

Are you a seasoned controls engineer ready to lead automation innovation?

Join our team as a Senior Automation Product Controls Engineer and drive the development of cutting-edge control systems for next-generation automated products. If you’re passionate about designing scalable automation solutions and shaping product strategy from concept to deployment — this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Who is Meissner?
The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.
Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.
We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.
Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How You Will Make an Impact
At an advanced state, the Senior Automation Product Controls Engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to conceptualize, plan, design, prototype, test, document, and commercialize electrical and control systems integrated in products utilized in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and personalized medicines and therapies. This position requires proficiency in both electrical and software design as well as strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with other departments and end-users.

• Perform such job duties as new product development, acting as a product subject matter expert and aiding in equipment implementation and support.
• Work directly with end-users on configured and custom equipment projects.
• Design electrical schematics and control systems.
• Develop PLC logic and HMI interfaces.
• Routinely bring small, mid-sized and large-scale projects to completion, within initial timeline estimates.
• Assist team members in the development and application of their skillsets by acting as a mentor and assisting when guidance is required.

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The Skills And Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 to 8 years of working experience in a similar position preferred. Applicable internships are acceptable.
• Design experience with teams focused on integrated electromechanical projects is required, while some level of mechanical, low voltage electrical, and regulatory conformance knowledge is beneficial.
• PLC Programming experience is required.
• HMI design and programming is required.
• Experience with SCADA and/or historian systems is preferred.
• Proficient in 2D CAD and drafting software, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• LabVIEW programming experience is preferred.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What We Can Offer You

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks - HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Work Environment

Single-Use Production is performed in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Powder-free gloves, face masks, hairnets, gowns, and shoe covers must be worn. Shorts, loose or baggy clothing are not permitted. Makeup, hair styling products, soiled, fuzzy or frayed clothing must not be worn into the cleanroom. Only non-smokers are permitted to enter or work in the cleanroom.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $115,000 - $150,200

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position, although actual pay may vary depending on experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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