Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Specialist

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Base: $95,500.00–$143,200.00; bonus/equity: variab...
Plc programming and troubleshooting
Automation and control systems design
Manufacturing in regulated environment
Join our dynamic Analytical Instruments team and be at the forefront of innovation in scientific research, quality control, and process analysis

Job Summary

  • Join our dynamic Analytical Instruments team and be at the forefront of innovation in scientific research, quality control, and process analysis.
  • As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Specialist, you will provide technical leadership for automation and controls systems supporting resin production and chromatography column manufacturing.
  • We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase opportunities.

Matching Summary

Join our dynamic Analytical Instruments team and be at the forefront of innovation in scientific research, quality control, and process analysis.

Salary

Base: $95,500.00–$143,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Variable annual bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, PTO, retirement, and stock purchase

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Automation and control systems design
  • Manufacturing in regulated environment
  • Process validation and change control
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience with chemistry-based manufacturing
  • Safety reviews and hazard analyses
  • Integration of manufacturing data systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in automation or manufacturing systems engineering
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley/FactoryTalk or Siemens PLCs
  • Experience in GMP, ISO, or regulated environments
  • Support for NPDI/NPI equipment introductions

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