Senior BMS Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Clarion Chase; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior BMS Engineer to ensure high standards in designing and maintaining automation and control systems. This role involves overseeing installation and start-up of new platforms, supporting engineering guidelines, and contributing to operational excellence and safety. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering, 8+ years in automation technologies, and familiarity with Building Management Systems. Join us and make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering required; qualifications in Automation, Software Engineering, or related fields beneficial.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience in automation technologies in regulated industries.
• Experience delivering complete automation system lifecycles, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS solutions.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems such as Siemens Desigo/Apogee and Schneider Electric EBO.
• Understanding of communication standards like Modbus and BACnet.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of automation and process control systems.
• Oversee installation, start-up, and commissioning of automation platforms.
• Support the development of engineering guidelines and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Automation technologies

Compliance knowledge

Field instrumentation

Control devices

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Qualifications in Automation/Software Engineering

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Schneider Electric EBO

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Our client is a leading global provider of contract development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, seeking a Senior BMS Engineer to join its growing engineering function. This role plays a key part in ensuring that highly regulated automation and control systems are designed, implemented, and maintained to the highest standards. You’ll work across new installations, upgrades, and ongoing system support, contributing directly to operational excellence, safety, and compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the development, specification, and delivery of automation and process control systems within building and operational environments.
• Oversee the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new automation platforms, ensuring any technical issues or system deficiencies are identified and resolved.
• Support the development of engineering guidelines, standards, and best practice, while contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives across projects.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering required; qualifications in Automation, Software Engineering, or related technical disciplines would be beneficial.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience working with automation technologies in regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complete automation system lifecycles, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS solutions.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems, particularly platforms such as Siemens Desigo/Apogee and Schneider Electric EBO.
• Understanding of industrial communication standards such as Modbus and BACnet, along with practical knowledge of field instrumentation and control devices.