Staff Automation Engineer

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Plainville, United States
Base: $118,600.00–$177,800.00; bonus/equity: varia...
Distributed control systems (dcs)
Batch control systems aligned with isa-88
Plc-based control systems
Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer

Job Summary

  • Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  • This role drives end-to-end system design from requirements definition through deployment and lifecycle support, ensuring scalable, compliant, and high-performance automation solutions.
  • We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase options.

Matching Summary

Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Salary

Base: $118,600.00–$177,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Variable annual bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, retirement plans, and stock purchase

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed control systems (DCS)
  • Batch control systems aligned with ISA-88
  • PLC-based control systems
  • Automation system architecture and design
  • Compliance with GMP and 21 CFR Part 11
  • Integration of MES and supervisory software
  • Use of OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Agile development methodologies
  • Mentoring and technical leadership
  • Statistical analysis and DOE
  • Project management skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong communication skills
  • Risk assessments and cybersecurity compliance

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years experience or Bachelor's plus 8 years
  • Experience with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards
  • Experience in systems engineering and technical leadership
  • Knowledge of GMP, FDA, GAMP 5 compliance
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Experience in verification, validation, and systems integration

Work Rights

Not specified

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