Sr. Engineer I/II, Automation (DeltaV and Syncade)

Biogen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurances

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000

401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Sr. Engineer I/II for Automation & MES to provide technical leadership in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves supporting both manufacturing operations and significant capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering along with 4-6 years of automation engineering experience, with proficiency in DeltaV and Syncade systems. You will be responsible for designing solutions, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring junior staff.

Competitive salary range is $93,000.00-$143,000.00, complemented by an array of benefits and incentives.

Qualifications

• At minimum 4 years (Sr. Engineer I) or 6 years (Sr. Engineer II) of experience in automation engineering.
• Hands‑on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring.
• Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain software solutions.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Skills

Automation engineering

DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring

Troubleshooting complex automation software and hardware issues

Validation systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

Job description

About This Role

A Sr. Engineer I/II in Automation & MES is a key member of the RTP Bio Automation & MES team, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and large-scale capital and improvement projects. This role provides technical leadership for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems, partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain robust automation solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems across development, validation, and production environments
• Design, implement, and maintain software solutions and interfaces with systems such as PI Historian, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, LIMS, and other enterprise platforms
• Author, review, and approve automation and MES documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and lifecycle documents
• Execute and own change controls for validated automation systems in compliance with site and quality requirements
• Troubleshoot automation and MES issues to support manufacturing operations, including participation in an on‑call rotation
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to define validation strategies and ensure alignment across deliverables
• Lead or support medium to large automation projects with minimal direction
• Mentor and train junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the automation function

Who You Are

You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.

Required Skills for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• At minimum 4 years of experience in automation engineering
• Hands‑on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
• Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues

Required Skills for a Sr Engineer II: 107,000-143,000 pay range

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• At minimum 6 years of experience in automation engineering
• Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
• Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
• Experience developing and leading design philosophy and standardization across DeltaV and/or Syncade MES systems

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience in automation engineering supporting manufacturing operations in a large-scale biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Experience working with both DeltaV and Syncade MES platforms
• Familiarity with batch reporting, MES design principles, and review‑by‑exception concepts
• Experience supporting technology transfer, capital projects, or site‑wide improvements
• Prior experience mentoring or training junior engineers

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $93,000.00-$143,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑size biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.