Biogen
Sr. Engineer I/II, Automation (DeltaV and Syncade)
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$93k-$121kDetected 20 hours ago
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
Requirements
- You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills
Skills
- 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
- At minimum 6 years of experience in automation engineering
- Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
- 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
- Experience supporting technology transfer, capital projects, or site-wide improvements
- Prior experience mentoring or training junior engineers
Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Required Skills for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 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)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 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.
Company info
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
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