Senior Automation Engineer

$72,800 - $162,800/Yr

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Automation Engineer at Regeneron, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This position involves designing, developing, and implementing improvements to automated systems, providing technical support, troubleshooting manufacturing deviations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with various teams to enhance process control and monitoring systems, contributing to the production of high-quality medicines.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing software/hardware improvements to existing automated equipment and new equipment according to change control procedures.
• Using PLCs and HMIs to provide technical support and solutions to Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities according to established SOPs and departmental practices.
• Performing troubleshooting and investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation systems and control system software.
• Developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment while following GAMP 5 guidelines.
• Supporting manufacturing, engineering, and validation projects.
• Providing support to process control and process monitoring equipment software design, commissioning, testing, and corrective action.
• Authoring or updating system specifications, user and functional requirements specifications, generating and executing vital Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience for Automation Engineer level.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Automation Engineer level.
• 8+ years of relevant experience for Principal Automation Engineer level.
• Experience in the design and maintenance of process control systems and/or data acquisition systems.
• Limited experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs may be considered.
• Some experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Specific knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products is ideal.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting with DeltaV DCS is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Equity awards
• Annual bonuses
• Paid time off