Process Automation Engineer
Collabera Inc.
Software Engineering
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
USD 70-75 / hour
Posted on May 28, 2025
Process Automation Engineer
Contract: Thousand Oaks, California, US
Salary Range: 70.00 - 75.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 362328
End Date: 2025-06-26
Days Left: 28 days, 11 hours left
Client: Biotech
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Duration: 36 Months
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Schedule: Fully Onsite; 8am-5pm M-F
Pay : $70-75/hr.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Developing process control applications utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
- Support projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities -to- sophisticated unit operation skids to integrate new drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facility.
- Familiarity with industry standards for batch control systems, software development life cycle methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP.
- Development of detailed specification, engineering documents, SOP and computerized system administration job plans. Testing of automation-based process equipment.
- Ownership and administration of process control automation in a GMP regulated manufacturing setting. Engage in process change control requests per established SOP and processes.
- Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
- Support new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes and supporting engineering runs.
- Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard automation technical principles.
- Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree OR - Master’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR - Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of directly related experience OR - Associate’s degree & 8 years of directly related experience OR – High school diploma / GED & 10 years of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biotech Engineering.
- Strong control system automation background focused specifically in design, installation, programming and validation of automated processes are essential.
- 5 or more years combined experience with Automation Factory Talk & ControlLogix PLC Platform.
- Ability to create, update and read electrical design packages including SDS, URS, IQ, OQ and VSR among other engineering and validation documentation.
- Knowledge of S88 and S95 techniques. - Batch processing a desired advantage.
- Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills are required.
- Work schedule flexibility as required to support 24/7 operations, requiring daily on-site and occasional after-hours engineering coverage.
- Experience in developing automation strategies for New Product Introduction and New Technology Deployment.
- Preferred Experience using the following systems:
- Lyophilizer System, Filling systems for Syringe and Vials and Building Management System
- Testing and Inspection machines for devices
- Clean Utilities (WFI Still A\B, Clean Steam Generator, Chemical Dist. System, WFI Storage &
- Distribution and Purification System)
- Cleaning Systems (Autoclaves, Depyro oven , COPs and Glass Washers, Pressure Vessel
- Washer, Vial Washer and Ultrasonic Washer)
- Position requires a working knowledge of building automation systems, electronic batch
- records, PLC, OPC, Profibus, Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet technologies.
- Working knowledge and experience with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on pharmaceutical/biotech production processes, facilities, and equipment. Candidate should be experienced in change control, nonconformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.
- Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments, and skilled in communication, facilitation, and collaboration. Individual must be a team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.
Job Requirement
- Allen-Bradley PLC
- Factory Talk & ControlLogix
- Process Design
- Comissioning
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Prasanna Kaskhedikar
- prasanna.kaskhedikar@collabera.com
- 2145257253