Senior Process Automation Engineer – Life Sciences Lead

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Senior Process Automation Engineer based in Emeryville, California. This role requires providing technical leadership, specializing in automation and instrumentation for Pharmaceutical and Biotech projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process automation, with a strong background in engineering and a Bachelor’s degree. The salary range is $121,000 - $180,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of diversified engineering experience in Process Automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in ME, EE, ChemE, Automation, or Manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based systems.
• 4+ years of experience with pharmaceutical process instrumentation.
• Knowledge of control system network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and automation expertise for projects.
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and deadlines.
• Support IQ/OQ development and systems validation.
• Develop design and specifications for process control systems.

Skills

Engineering experience

Process Automation knowledge

DCS, PLC, SCADA systems

ISA standards interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering design programs

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Senior Process Automation Engineer based in Emeryville, California. This role requires providing technical leadership, specializing in automation and instrumentation for Pharmaceutical and Biotech projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process automation, with a strong background in engineering and a Bachelor’s degree. The salary range is $121,000 - $180,000 depending on experience and qualifications.