Minimum 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer or in controls/process automation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Hands-on experience supporting Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems, including programming, PLC architecture, troubleshooting, and project implementation.
Proven experience in GMP-regulated operations such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine, food and beverage, or similar industries.
Experience working in FDA-regulated, GMP, USDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated project lifecycle experience, supporting automation projects from design through implementation, testing, startup, and handoff.
Experience with SCADA and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for process monitoring and control.
Integration experience connecting manufacturing equipment, process control systems, and business systems.
Knowledge of automation infrastructure, industrial networking, and system integration concepts.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for automation, networking, and system integration issues.
Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GDP (Good Documentation Practices), and Good Automation Manufacturing Practices.