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Afton Scientific, LLC · 1 week ago

Automation Engineer

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Afton Scientific, LLC 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 for sterile fill-finish processes, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.

BiotechnologyManufacturing

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher

Ability to train junior teammates on manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment, and industrial techniques

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; including the ability to explain highly technical information to a non-technical audience

Company

Afton Scientific, LLC

Afton Scientific, a recognized leader in sterile injectable manufacturing and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services, distinguishes itself through unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and transformative innovation.

Founded in 1991

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.aftonscientific.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2024-01-30Acquired

Leadership Team

Thomas Thorpe

CEO

Recent News

BioSpace

Afton Scientific, LLC Announces the Appointment of Jason Spacek and Jesse Boyd as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer

2025-03-27

CBS19 News -

D.C.-area investment firm investing in Charlottesville-based company

2024-04-26

Business Wire

Arlington Capital Partners Announces Majority Investment in Afton Scientific

2024-04-26

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