Senior Engineer I, Site Automation (Hopewell, NJ)

Role: Site Automation Engineer supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing at a GMP facility. Objectives: maintain and improve automation systems ensuring reliable 24/7 operations, support project design and qualification of automated processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities: manage Building Automation System, support process equipment, lead controls fault analysis, develop technical documentation, configure and troubleshoot control hardware/software, and collaborate on cross-functional projects in an industrial environment. Qualifications: Bachelor's in engineering or related field; 5+ years supporting GMP pharmaceutical operations, with at least 3 years in project management within biologics; experience with Rockwell PlantPAX DCS, Allen Bradley PLC, MS-SQL, and other control platforms; knowledge of GxP validation, 21CFR Part 11, and computer systems validation practices. Preferred: experience with Siemens PLCs, WinCC, Ignition SCADA, and lean/operational excellence methodologies. High-Value: focus on biopharma manufacturing, process automation, GMP compliance, and cross-site collaboration, with up to 5% travel. Work setup: based in Hopewell, NJ, with minimal supervision and independent decision-making.