[Hiring] Director, Automation Engineering @Curia
Director, Automation Engineering @Curia
Engineering
Salary usd 167,000 - 2..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 3d ago

[Hiring] Director, Automation Engineering @Curia

3d ago - Curia is hiring a remote Director, Automation Engineering. ๐Ÿ’ธ Salary: usd 167,000 - 209,000 per year ๐Ÿ“Location: USA

Role Description

This position is responsible for leading the strategic design, implementation, and standardization of automation systems across our global manufacturing footprint. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and spearheading the digital transformation of our production facilities to support Curiaโ€™s strategic capital initiatives.

As the global lead, you will bridge the gap between high-level corporate strategy and site-level execution, ensuring that our automation infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized for the next generation of life-saving medicine. This position interfaces with Curiaโ€™s manufacturing plants and other departments within Curiaโ€™s network and reports to the Senior Director of Project Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year global automation roadmap, aligning with Industry 4.0 standards and corporate growth objectives
  • Global Standardization: Establish and enforce global engineering standards for PLC, SCADA, DCS, and robotics to ensure consistency across all international sites
  • Project Oversight: Serve as the lead technical authority for large-scale capital projects, overseeing the design, installation, and commissioning of complex automation suites
  • Digital Transformation: Drive the integration of Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to move toward paperless manufacturing
  • Process Optimization: Utilize advanced automation data to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and improve yield through continuous process improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, IT, and Operations to maintain a robust validated state while driving technological innovation
  • Vendor Management: Manage strategic partnerships with global automation vendors and system integrators to ensure high-quality delivery and cost-effectiveness
  • Up to 40% of travel, including international

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 15 years in automation engineering within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior management or director-level role, ideally managing global or remote teams
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale automation projects from concept through validation
  • Strong experience in Electronic Batch Records (EBR), MES integration, and process control optimization
  • Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and GAMP5 standards within a regulated environment preferred
  • Ability to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes (FDA, EMA, etc.)
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders
  • Demonstrated aptitude and attitude to become immersed in the resolution of technical challenges and technological advancements
  • Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives
  • Demonstrated leadership with proven success in challenging the status quo
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, as well as a high energy level and initiative

Requirements

  • Must pass a background check
  • Must pass a drug screen
  • May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
  • May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
  • May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Benefits

  • Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
  • Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401K program with matching contributions
  • Learning platform
  • And more!
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Director, Automation Engineering @Curia
Engineering
Salary usd 167,000 - 2..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 3d ago
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