Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Specialist

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Sunnyvale, CA, USA
$95,500.00–$143,200.00; variable annual bonus; com...
Hands-on technical ownership of automation
Troubleshoot automated equipment including plc logic
Analyze production and equipment data
Provide hands-on technical ownership of automation and control systems supporting resin production and chromatography column manufacturing

Job Summary

  • Provide hands-on technical ownership of automation and control systems supporting resin production and chromatography column manufacturing.
  • Assess current automation systems, identify performance gaps, and drive improvements through hands-on troubleshooting and data analysis.
  • Support development of automation strategies, proposals, and upgrades that improve throughput, reliability, and reproducibility.

Matching Summary

Provide hands-on technical ownership of automation and control systems supporting resin production and chromatography column manufacturing.

Salary

$95,500.00–$143,200.00; Variable annual bonus; Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on technical ownership of automation
  • Troubleshoot automated equipment including PLC logic
  • Analyze production and equipment data
  • Design, modify, and support PLC-based control systems
  • Support and execute validation activities

Nice-to-have

  • Connect equipment performance to measurable outcomes
  • Improve throughput, reliability, and reproducibility
  • Reduce reliance on QC through better process control
  • Partner with IT or data teams
  • Mentor junior engineers or technicians

Key Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting controls, equipment, and process interfaces
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment

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