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Meissner · 2 weeks ago

Senior Automation/Controls Engineer

Camarillo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

10+ years exp

Meissner is an industry-leading company focused on developing advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems for manufacturing lifesaving drugs and therapies. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation / Controls Engineer to lead complex projects, architect solutions for automated systems, and ensure compliance in cGMP environments.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Senior Automation / Controls Engineer leads high-complexity, high-priority projects as the single owner of the controls engineering scope, architecting solutions that maximize safety, reliability, throughput, and maintainability in Class 7 cleanroom, cGMP environments; operates with strong platform-agnostic capability; delegates work to technicians and junior engineers; provides initial first-line support at startup and transitions first-line support to Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance; cross-trains interdepartmental engineers transitioning second-line support (remaining as final-line support)

Program leadership: scope ambiguous projects; build detailed execution plans in the company-standard project/task management system; manage budget, schedule, and risk; communicate effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers

Architecture and design: author, review, and approve comprehensive documentation (P&IDs; electrical schematics; pneumatic diagrams; panel/device layouts; BOMs; process flow diagrams); establish maintainable design patterns and standards

Build oversight: define build strategies; oversee panel/field installation by technicians; ensure compliance with NEC, UL, CE and hazardous-area requirements

Integration: Engineer safety systems to required performance levels; implement complex multi-axis servo motion control including robotic systems (Cartesian, SCARA, collaborative robots/cobots); Networking: configure segmented, secure local networks and manage routing/remote connectivity; PLC/HMI: deliver maintainable architectures with modular code, robust fault handling, and advanced PID/motion coordination across multiple subsystems; demonstrate cross-platform adaptability; SCADA: architect scalable SCADA solutions including role-based security, distributed alarming, data models, scripting, reporting, web services and integrations with enterprise systems; Test/debug: define verification strategies; lead complex troubleshooting; implement corrective and preventive actions; document lessons learned for reuse

Validation/documentation: support formal cGMP validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) led by Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality; ensure full requirements traceability, test coverage, and release documentation

Support and continuous improvement: provide initial first-line support after equipment goes into service to achieve reliable operation; transition first-line support to Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance and remain second-line support; lead support and modernization of legacy controls systems equal or below experience level; plan lifecycle updates and obsolescence mitigation; ensure smooth handover to operations; drive standards, templates, and best practices; mentor engineers and technicians

Qualification

Controls engineeringAutomation experienceNECULCE standardsAutoCAD proficiencyPLC/HMI developmentMulti-axis servo motion controlIndustrial networkingSCADA architecturePythonSQLLeadership presenceStrategic communicationCross-functional influenceProject governanceMentoring capability

Required

Bachelor's degree (or similar) in a relevant discipline; equivalent experience considered

10+ years related controls/automation experience with strong prior industry exposure

Advanced proficiency with NEC, UL, CE; hazardous-area design/compliance (Class I Div 1/Div 2, intrinsically safe circuits, explosion-proof enclosures); leads audits/reviews

Advanced AutoCAD proficiency; enforces drawing and revision-control standards

Expert ladder logic and HMI development; architectural and modular code design; cross-platform adaptability; demonstrated capability to support legacy systems equal or below experience level

Advanced multi-axis servo motion control. Robotics: demonstrated experience integrating Cartesian, SCARA, and collaborative robots/cobots with appropriate safety practices

Design secure industrial networks; managed switch configuration; routing and remote access patterns

Strong SCADA architecture and integration in regulated environments

Advanced Python and SQL; database table design; data integrity and reporting strategies

Demonstrated commissioning of numerous unique systems of high complexity (large IO counts, tightly coupled PID loops, motion/robotics coordination, distributed systems); documented improvements in reliability, throughput, and robustness; exemplary safety and cGMP record

Leadership presence; strategic communication; cross-functional influence; project governance; mentoring capability

Preferred

Proficient in 2D CAD and drafting software, AutoCAD Mechanical or Electrical preferred

Proficient with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment