[Hiring] Senior Automation Engineer @Pinnaql

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our Program Technical Office (PTO) and support large-scale pharmaceutical automation projects. This position plays a key role in developing automation standards, providing technical guidance to project teams, and ensuring consistency across multiple automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong DeltaV Batch experience, a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and experience working in GMP-regulated environments.

• Support the Program Technical Office (PTO) by contributing to automation standards, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Partner with Automation Engineering Leads to develop and maintain automation deliverables used across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, and modify DeltaV Batch software components in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to project engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Automation, Process Engineering, Validation, Digital Plant, and CSV teams to ensure consistent implementation of automation solutions.
• Review automation designs and recommend improvements that align with program standards.
• Assist with developing engineering templates, software standards, and reusable automation solutions.
• Support project execution while ensuring compliance with GMP, GAMP, and Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and complete all required training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch DCS.
• Experience supporting automation projects within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of:
• DeltaV Batch
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• GMP and cGMP regulations
• Computer System Validation (CSV)
• Batch automation
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering large pharmaceutical automation projects.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as Syncade, PAS-X, or PharmaSuite.
• Knowledge of Digital Plant initiatives and automation integration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, VBScript, or similar).
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering or automation tools.
• Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Company Description

Join our team at Pinnaql and embark on a journey of growth and innovation.