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Automation Engineer

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Afton Scientific is dedicated to advancing the quality and reliability of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to support their biopharmaceutical operations by designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

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Hiring Manager

Alison Passino

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI) for GMP manufacturing environments

Support equipment qualification and validation activities (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) in compliance with FDA and EU Annex 1 requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues to minimize downtime and ensure product quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering) to optimize processes and maintain audit readiness

Develop and maintain automation documentation, including SOPs, change controls, and system lifecycle records

Implement data integrity and cybersecurity measures for automation systems

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Qualification

Siemens automation systemsGMP compliancePLC programmingLean Six Sigma GreenbeltHMI developmentSCADA integrationTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

At least five (5) years of experience as an Automation Engineer at a GMP facility

At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in Siemens automation systems (PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration)

Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading teams, including mentoring and training employees, and partnering with Human Resources on performance management activities such as improvement plans, review processes, and retention strategies