Veranova · 11 hours ago
Automation Engineer
West Deptford, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expVeranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. The Automation Engineer role involves supporting daily production operations through troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems, executing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee automation and control system design activities for assigned projects
Develop controls sections of User Requirement Documents (URDs)
Analyze safety instrumented systems and design safety-rated interlock systems
Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for controls-related project work
Manage external contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery
Own all plant-level control architectures, programming, and documentation
Serve as the site expert for control systems to ensure effective in-house troubleshooting and updates
Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives
Maintain and update all automation and control system hardware and software documentation
Maintain control system backups, recovery systems, and procedures
Apply cGMP requirements to all job functions and ensure compliance in all documentation
Support audit readiness and participate in FDA, regulatory, and customer audits as required
Perform other duties as assigned based on skills and business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of practical experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Experience in process control and automation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Good technical writing skills
Preferred
Experience with technical concepts, practices, and procedures in bulk pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing
Experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and Allen Bradley PLC systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
An attractive 401(k) Plan with company match.
Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship.
Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
Company
Veranova
Veranova develops and manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients(APIs).
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Riley
Chief Executive Officer
Jose Ibietatorremendia
SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Recent News
2025-08-01
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