Automation Engineer

• Serve as a technical resource and Subject Matter Expert for alarm configuration within Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI and/or DeltaV systems
• Extract, consolidate, and analyze alarm and event data to identify nuisance alarms, bad actors, alarm floods, and improvement opportunities
• Support and lead alarm rationalization activities across manufacturing, utilities, fermentation, purification, and wastewater treatment operations
• Facilitate cross-functional alarm rationalization discussions covering setpoints, priorities, causes, consequences, and corrective actions
• Develop and maintain alarm rationalization documentation and the master alarm database
• Initiate, prepare, coordinate, and manage change controls associated with alarm modifications
• Configure and/or validate approved alarm changes within automation systems
• Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, validation, and quality requirements
• Provide troubleshooting support for PLC/HMI and DeltaV alarm-related issues
• Support testing and validation activities associated with implemented automation changes
• Review SOPs, drawings, schematics, work orders, and technical documentation
• Develop user requirements, functional specifications, and supporting engineering documentation
• Coordinate instrumentation, control-module, and setpoint changes with Engineering and Process teams
• Track project activities and provide regular status and KPI reporting to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and re-rationalization activities as manufacturing processes evolve

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Previous experience in Automation, Controls, or Process Control within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with DeltaV and/or Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI systems is highly preferred
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including smart and conventional instrumentation
• Previous experience with alarm management or alarm rationalization is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ISA-18.2 and/or EEMUA 191 alarm management principles is a plus
• Experience managing change controls within an electronic quality management system such as Veeva Vault or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with Computer Systems Validation (CSV) within GMP-regulated operations
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and data integrity principles
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency with Excel and alarm management/reporting tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and project deliverables
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a remote environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Availability to provide support to a 24/7 manufacturing operation when required
• Experience in alarm rationalization/alarm management, DeltaV, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI, process control, instrumentation, Veeva Vault change controls, CSV, pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing, ISA-18.2/EEMUA 191, and GMP operations is highly desirable

• Remote work arrangement
• Initial 6-month contract assignment with potential for extension