Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

Thousand Oaks, CA, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $110,000.00 - 145,000.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Strategic Planning
  • IT Program Management
  • Partnership
  • Collaboration
  • Project Scoping
  • Functional Requirements
  • Network
  • Life Sciences
  • Team Leadership
  • Management
  • Project Delivery
  • Siemens
  • Control Engineering
  • Project Implementation
  • GxP
  • Communication
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Training
  • Professional Development

Summary

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

  • Owns and leads scope of work for projects executed in different platforms.
  • Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
  • Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
  • Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
  • Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
  • Designs control systems' network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
  • Serves as a technical contact for customers.
  • Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
  • Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:
  • Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
  • Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
  • Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery
    • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
    • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
    • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
  • Travel to client site for project meetings
  • Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

  • 7-15 years of experience in automation
  • As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:
    • Rockwell
    • Schneider
    • AVEVA/PI
    • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
  • B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive Base Salary: $110,000-$145,000, depending on experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
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  • Dice Id: 10272887
  • Position Id: 8393cd0be48bd4ba5130b920337d36e6
  • Posted 7 days ago
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