Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems across development, validation, and production environments
Design, implement, and maintain software solutions and interfaces with systems such as PI Historian, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, LIMS, and other enterprise platforms
Author, review, and approve automation and MES documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and lifecycle documents
Execute and own change controls for validated automation systems in compliance with site and quality requirements
Troubleshoot automation and MES issues to support manufacturing operations, including participation in an on-call rotation
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to define validation strategies and ensure alignment across deliverables
Lead or support medium to large automation projects with minimal direction
Mentor and train junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the automation function
Requirements
You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range
Bachelor 's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
At minimum 4 years of experience in automation engineering
Hands-on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer II: 107,000-143,000 pay range
At minimum 6 years of experience in automation engineering
Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Experience developing and leading design philosophy and standardization across DeltaV and/or Syncade MES systems
Preferred Skills
Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Experience in automation engineering supporting manufacturing operations in a large-scale biotech or pharmaceutical environment
Experience working with both DeltaV and Syncade MES platforms
Familiarity with batch reporting, MES design principles, and review-by-exception concepts
Experience supporting technology transfer, capital projects, or site-wide improvements
Prior experience mentoring or training junior engineers
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $93,000.00-$143,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being ; including, but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
About This Role
A Sr . Engineer I/II in Automation & MES is a key member of the RTP Bio Automation & MES team, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and large-scale capital and improvement projects. This role provides technical leadership for DeltaV and Syncade MES systems, partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain robust automation solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Biogen · Research Triangle Park, NC