Evotec · 17 hours ago
Automation/Process Controls Engineer - Site MSAT, Redmond, WA
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $126K/yr
4+ years expJust Evotec Biologics is a forward-thinking company that thrives on innovation and curiosity. The Automation/Process Controls Engineer role involves defining automation standards for the J.POD Manufacturing platform and providing automation support to manufacturing sites, focusing on designing and implementing solutions for complex technical challenges in a cGMP environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Participate in the design and implementation of automation and process control schemes to NPI processes, batch tracking, establishing process control limits, and applying predictive control algorithms
Maintain site level validated DeltaV library and participate at the site level governance and change management system for GMP changes and NPI implementation
Participate in engagement with global MSAT Automation teams to support global and site objectives
Develop or improve detailed specification, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), engineering, SOP, and training documents
Collaborate with multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, process engineering, process development, data scientists, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement operational improvements
Author and execute test scripts or validation protocols
Lead or contribute to technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting of process control issues
Lead CAPAs and change controls, and work closely with the site MTS (Manufacturing technical services) team to implement changes
Participate as a core team member on the NPI team to ensure all the automation changes/ MES changes are designed/tested as part of NPI readiness
Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites as needed, specific to process control and automation systems
Qualification
Required
B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering
4+ years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences
Strong control system automation background
Good understanding of design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes
Understanding of FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliance
Established record of successful project completions employing proven engineering and project management skills
Demonstrated skills coding in DeltaV
Candidate must possess strong focus on quality and attention to detail
Motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
Preferred
Previous experience in computer software validation
Participation on global teams, Center of Excellence, etc
Leverage expertise using GAMP5 risk-based approach when implementing changes to the validated PAS
Authority inspection or audit support involvement
Experience with single-use technologies and systems
Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wonderware automation platforms
Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
Company paid basic life insurance
401k company match
Flexible work
Generous paid time off
Paid holiday
Wellness and transportation benefits
Company
Evotec
Evotec is a pharmaceutical and life science company that provides drug discovery and gene therapy solutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (2)
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$746.74MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKorea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyOpen Philanthropy
2025-05-07Grant· $2.5M
2025-01-22Grant
2023-12-19Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Wojczewski
CEO
Claudia Karnbach
EVP, Global Head of Partnerships and Alliances
Recent News
2026-01-07
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