Automation Engineer Principal, BioPharma Equipment (JP12950)

Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Automation Engineer Principal, BioPharma Equipment (JP12950) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Business Unit: Advanced Technology & Automation Employment Type: Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extensions or conversion to FTE Rate : Market Rate DOE, with benefits Posting Date: 06/25/2024 Target start date : 07/29/2024 Note: Possibly visiting vendor sites within the US (once a quarter possibly for a week) 3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting an Automation Engineer Principal for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company. Ideal Candidate: Must have background in within Life sciences specifically Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience, Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience, Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering. Candidates need to describe their experience with: Emerson DeltaV Programming or Rockwell PLC programming What specific projects have you worked on that utilized these technologies How have you contributed to commissioning and qualification efforts for automation activities in your previous roles Provide examples of specific projects or tasks you were involved in Job Description: Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer for a long-term contracting opportunity. As a member of the client’s Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, we are looking for Engineers to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation programs and Capital projects, including complex and challenging automation initiatives that require a solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence. They will require an extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies. Top Must Have Skill Sets: Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience, Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience, Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11 Preferred Qualifications: 1) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering. 2) Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product and Supply chain plant operations. 3) Has five or more years combined experience with the following automation systems: o Emerson Delta-V DCS system. o Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform. o Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience. o Process Control Network design including network segregation. o Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation. o System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies. o Compliance to regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP. Preferred Competencies: 1) Proficient in project management skills. 2) Ability to influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority. 3) Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels. 4) Effective meeting management. 5) Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative. 6) Results oriented and goal driven. 7) Ability to organize, interpret, communicate, and/or present information. 8) Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. 9) Strong oral and written communication skills. 10) Demonstrates willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks and Day to Day Responsibilities: Responsibilities Include: 1. Represent Plant Automation team during the project implementation of new automation solutions, including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) related hardware, software, network infrastructure, and electronic Rt-reporting scope across various projects. 2. Represent Plant Automation team during the post-implementation activities, including operationalizing the new assets by extending hyper-care support, training the System Owners and Manufacturing team, revising the SOPs, and training documents, delivering spare parts list, updating Maximo assets and CMDB systems. 3. Ensure compliance to Engineering and Operational standards, specifications, and procedures as applicable during the project design and implementation. 4. Represent Plant Automation team and support functional area projects focused on improving process equipment/utilities/facilities -to large/sophisticated capital projects to integrate new drug substance and drug product manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facilities. 5. As applicable to the capital project scope, represent the Plant Automation team and support new product introductions (NPI) or new technology introductions by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs. 6. Support a safe working environment by complying with applicable environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations. Red Flags: Not a team player, bad attitude Not good communicator Exaggerated or vague job titles and responsibilities Lack of achievements or quantifiable result Interview Process: 1 with Hiring Manager and 1 with Team. Immediate Availability to start interviewing We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team

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