Cellares

Automation Equipment Engineer (I, II, III)

South San Francisco, CA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$210kDetected 74 days ago

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About the role

CELLARES, South San Francisco Facility FULL-TIME 3rd Shift We are seeking an Automation Equipment Engineer to provide hands-on technical ownership of the automation equipment and control systems that power our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.
This team is dedicated to bridging the gap between operations and engineering.
The primary focus of this position is to troubleshoot, assess, and sustain automation equipment, as well as identify opportunities for future improvements.

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent experience
Direct production experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and TwinSAFE
Hands-on experience wiring, configuring, and verifying electrical and control systems
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP, serial interfaces, and OPC-UA
Reading proficiency in IEC 61131-3 Structured Text and experience working with at least one major PLC platform (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, B&R)
Experience supporting integrated articulated robots (Kuka, ABB, Staubli, Fanuc)
Experience working in a GMP or comparably regulated environment, and comfort operating within change control, deviation, and CAPA processes
Must be able and willing to work an off-shift schedule (nights and/or weekends), with occasional travel ( Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Experience with at least one major HMI / SCADA platform (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC)
Familiarity with time-series and log tooling (e.g., InfluxDB, Grafana) for equipment diagnostics

2+ years supporting automated production equipment, preferably within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing contexts

Position Summary CELLARES, South San Francisco Facility FULL-TIME 3rd Shift We are seeking an Automation Equipment Engineer to provide hands-on technical ownership of the automation equipment and control systems that power our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.
You will serve as the first point of contact for issues and work collaboratively with Operators, Scientists, and Engineers to mitigate and resolve them.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

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