Rapid Micro Biosystems · 16 hours ago
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$93K/yr - $103K/yr
2+ years expRapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, focusing on microbiology automation. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer II will support automated production equipment operations, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency through design and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production lines to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost
Program, configure, and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and related industrial automation components
Lead or support commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and equipment validation activities
Troubleshoot automation systems and provide root cause analysis for equipment downtime, yield loss, and process variation
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control logic, standard operating procedures, and maintenance guides
Manage automation projects with moderate complexity, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal manufacturing and quality systems
Train manufacturing and maintenance personnel on automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
Support data collection, system diagnostics, and performance monitoring to drive process optimization and predictive maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
2+ years of automation engineering experience, preferably in the medical device or regulated industry
Proficiency expertise in SCADA systems (e.g., FactoryTalk suite, Ignition)
Experience in machine integration, mechanical design modifications, and troubleshooting
Expertise in vision system programming (Cognex, Keyence) for quality control
Familiarity with cGMP and validation practices (IQ/OQ/PQ under 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 13485)
Mechanical skills and ability to work in an ISO 8 cleanroom
Ability to design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production lines
Ability to program, configure, and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and related industrial automation components
Ability to lead or support commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and equipment validation activities
Ability to troubleshoot automation systems and provide root cause analysis for equipment downtime, yield loss, and process variation
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control logic, standard operating procedures, and maintenance guides
Ability to manage automation projects with moderate complexity, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal manufacturing and quality systems
Train manufacturing and maintenance personnel on automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
Support data collection, system diagnostics, and performance monitoring to drive process optimization and predictive maintenance
Preferred
Experience with robotic systems or automated inspection platforms
Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 61131
Experience with data integrity and cybersecurity in automation
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks for mechanical adjustments
Knowledge of HMI design tools
Benefits
Attractive benefits package
Cash incentive opportunities
Equity grant
Company
Rapid Micro Biosystems
Rapid Micro Biosystems offers tools that detect microbial contamination in manufacturing pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other products.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$422.4MKey Investors
Trinity CapitalD1 Capital PartnersAlly Bridge Group
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $45M
2021-07-14IPO
2021-03-16Private Equity· $81M
Leadership Team
Sean Wirtjes
CFO
John Wilson
COO Rapid Micro Biosystems
Recent News
2026-01-16
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