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Automation Senior Engineer II

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Boston, MA
Operations
Role: Automation Engineer supporting GMP manufacturing control systems, focusing on equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities: configure and maintain PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and data historians; support validation, change control, vulnerability assessments, and system integrations; prepare documentation and coordinate contractor activities; escalate risks to leadership. Requirements: Bachelor's in Engineering, Automation, or related field; 8+ years in industrial controls with experience in Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, Kepware, and AVEVA PI Historian; knowledge of GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, validation, and controlled documentation; strong troubleshooting and cross-team collaboration skills. HighValue: manufacturing automation, GMP compliance, control system integration, validation, industrial networking, data historian management, regulated environment experience. WorkSetup: on-site five days/week with ad hoc flexibility.