Senior Automation Engineer II

Overview

Lead automation design, client liaison, and mentor junior engineers for life‑science projects.

Key Responsibilities

• automation management
• functional specs
• site visits
• design review
• bid packages
• control design

Tasks

-Select and manage automation contractors throughout the project life cycle -Check other Automation engineers work for accuracy and quality; undertake peer reviews -Develop Functional Descriptions as input documents to the system integrators -Direct and/or participate in project site visits to monitor, review and sign-off on automation / process control installations -Mentor Automation engineering staff at junior and intermediate levels, if required -Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective solutions -Attend and participate in client and PM Group meetings -Assemble and manage bid, approval and construction issue Automation packages in an efficient and lean manner -Lead the Automation Team on various projects as part of a multidiscipline project team -Communicate with automation vendors and stay up to date with the latest automation technology trends -Review and comment on system integrator and vendor design documentation -Provide support to fee and capital budget proposals as required -Support Concept and Basis of Design studies -Control system design for industrial automation equipment for all project stages

Requirements

• industrial networks
• plc/dcs
• s88
• gamp
• pe licensure
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Controlnet) -Commercially aware on project execution, control of budgets, resourcing and change control -Advanced knowledge of software architectures and design including S88, GAMP, 21CFRPart 11 -Experience with software development and the design of Industrial Control Systems -Commercially aware and has the ability to undertake value engineering activities as well as implement new technologies to provide costs effective solutions for our clients -Extensive and independent contact with clients, vendor’s representatives and project field personnel -Professional approach and demeanor with a strong ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection and business -PLC / DCS based Control Systems design experience -Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents is required -Ability to play a positive role in multi-discipline teams with a reliable, consistent and mature approach to work -Registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred; registration in CA, PA or MA is preferred -10+ Years of formal experience in heavy industrial engineering design (preferably in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Cell & Gene Therapy sectors) -Bachelor’s Degree in Automation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or similar discipline -Multiple office execution experience is advantageous

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About Pm Group

-Founded in 1973, with a mission to deliver high-quality engineering and project management solutions. -A trusted partner for some of the world’s leading companies in sectors like energy, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. -Expertise spans design, construction, commissioning, and project management across diverse industries. -Recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. -Notable projects include work in renewable energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. -Continually evolving with a focus on sustainable and innovative solutions to meet future demands.

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