PerkinElmer
For 85 years, we have pushed the boundaries of science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs.
Senior Automation Engineer
Location
California + 12 moreAll locations: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
Posted
16 hours ago
Salary
$130K - $165K / year
Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Provides subject matter expertise in the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of automation systems across biologics, pharmaceutical, and novel therapy manufacturing facilities.
• Develop full automation system architectures for biologics, pharmaceutical, and advanced therapy manufacturing.
• Create ISA‑88/ISA‑95‑aligned architecture diagrams, I/O strategies, network topologies, and interface specifications.
• Lead the creation, review, and approval of User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), and Design Specifications.
• Configure, program, and deploy DeltaV DCS.
• Develop, modify, and test Rockwell PLCs.
• Support integration of OEM skids and commissioning, validation & GMP compliance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related)
- Minimum 9-12+ years in automation engineering within GMP life sciences
- Expert-level experience with DeltaV DCS and/or Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC/SCADA platforms
- Proven ability to author, interpret, and own URS/FRS/DS documentation
- Experience designing system architectures across DCS, PLCs, SCADA, MES, OSI-PI and/or other historians and data systems
- Strong understanding of ISA‑88 batch control, ISA‑95 manufacturing hierarchy, and GAMP 5
- Hands‑on experience supporting biologics and sterile/aseptic manufacturing environments
- Understanding multisite standards for global manufacturers
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
