Automation Engineer I

About the role

A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer I role is a professional engineer who provides technical and project management support to colleagues in an area of expertise within the engineering function.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation subject matter expert (SME).
• Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, and other automation equipment.
• Consult cross-functionally and assist system owners in process development as the automation subject matter expert.
• Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
• High technical ability with a troubleshooting approach
• Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Review and approve documentation needed for the qualification of equipment and processes.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs and specifications to maintain equipment, systems, and/or facilities. Comply with all SOPs.
• Ensure proper documentation practices during maintenance processes.
• Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment are maintained in a state of compliance.
• Assess and implement improvements in productivity, waste generation, quality, and cost.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
• Interact with regulatory agency personnel during audits and inspections.
• Perform quality audits to ensure devices used are in proper working condition.
• Provide 24/7 support to others as part of a rotating on-call support system.
• All other tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with some of the following Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA): Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), Aveva (Wonderware), Siemens, Emerson (GE), or B&R
• Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn about manufacturing technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience with Data Historian and Visualization systems such as Aveva PI (OSI PI)
• Knowledge of change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification principles

• Work Schedule
• 8 hours - Monday- Friday

The work schedule listed reflects the employee's expected schedule at the time of hire. The Company reserves the right to modify work schedules at any time, including a request to work overtime, with or without notice, based on business needs, operational requirements, or other considerations. Nothing in this description creates a guarantee of specific hours, days, or shift assignments.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Pay and benefits

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs.

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.