Automation Senior Engineer II

Job Description

Role Summary

The Automation Engineer supports management and implementation of control systems for equipment in a GMP manufacturing facility. This role supports equipment upgrades troubleshooting lifecycle planning and compliant system operation as well as configuration for network integration and data historian management. The engineer provides day-to-day technical direction to contractors and works closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Validation and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support automation upgrades and modifications for data integrity and reliability improvements for manufacturing equipment.
• Configure troubleshoot test and maintain PLCs HMIs industrial networks and related automation components.
• Maintain OT asset inventories software versions patching records and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Support vulnerability assessments backup and recovery change control commissioning and validation activities.
• Integrate the equipment systems into the manufacturing network through configuration of interface technologies such as NATR devices and Kepware.
• Configure and manage the site data historian.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation including configuration records SOPs work instructions and test records.
• Coordinate assigned contractor activities and provide technical direction for automation work.
• Escalate technical quality compliance and schedule risks to engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Automation Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation controls engineering or manufacturing automation.
• Experience with PLC- and HMI-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GAMP 21 CFR Part 11 requirements validation change control and controlled documentation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Technical Skills Required

• Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI applications
• Industrial networking and control-system integration
• Kepware drivers and connectors
• AVEVA PI Historian
• Automation testing commissioning and validation documentation
• OT asset management patching and software-version control

At Vertex we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI technology automation and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making drive innovation increase efficiency and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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Flex Designation:

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In this On-Site designated role you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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