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Verista · 1 day ago

6122 - CQV Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer

Norton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

Verista is a leading company in the life science industry, dedicated to empowering growth and innovation. They are seeking a mid-to-senior level Automation Engineer to support Opex and Capex projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, focusing on the commissioning, qualification, and optimization of automated process equipment and control systems.

ComplianceHealth CareLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Independently develop, configure, and test automated systems and control equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and plant-wide automation networks. Analyze system performance, generate technical reports, and ensure all documentation meets cGMP, GDP, and regulatory standards

Proactively plan and manage automation commissioning and integration activities, provide input on project timelines, and ensure alignment with overall facility schedules for both CapEx and OpEx initiatives

Serve as the automation representative on project teams, coordinating with Engineering, QA, Operations, and Validation teams to deliver robust, compliant, and reliable automation solutions on schedule

Review and interpret technical documentation (e.g., URS, FS, P&IDs, SOPs) to develop system architecture and testing strategies, translate specifications into functional test cases, and ensure all automation requirements are fully verified and documented

Provide clear and timely updates on automation status, risks, and corrective actions. Independently troubleshoot system issues during commissioning and operational phases, implement solutions, and maintain optimized and compliant automated systems

Qualification

Automation commissioningControl systems implementationRockwell Plant PAxCleaning validation expertiseElectronic validation systemsDocumentation PracticesTechnical interpretationTroubleshootingProject planningCross-functional collaboration

Required

Must be able to meet on-site work requirements in Norton, MA

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in automation commissioning, control system implementation, and process equipment integration in a GMP biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Proven ability to manage, prioritize, and execute multiple automation projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance

Strong proficiency in Good Documentation Practices and regulatory compliance within automated system development and operation

Willingness to work on-site outside standard business hours as needed to support system commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities

Preferred

Hands-on experience with automation commissioning and qualification, including operation of automated manufacturing equipment (Rockwell Plant PAx preferred)

Experience performing chamber temperature mapping, worst-case load justification, and periodic requalification reviews to confirm the validated state

Experience with cleaning cycle development, rinse sampling, surface swabbing, and visual inspections to support cleaning validation or verification

Prior qualification/testing experience with process equipment (e.g., synthesizers, UF, HPLC, lyophilizers, CIP, WFI, clean utilities, cleanrooms) and systems using Unicorn software

Experience with electronic validation management systems (e.g., Veeva, Kneat, ValGenesis) and familiarity with PLC code/ladder logic to support testing and regression analysis

Benefits

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

Company

Verista

Verista offers transformative compliance, automation, packaging solutions for the life sciences, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.

Founded in 1983

Fishers, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.verista.com/

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