Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

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Know Your Opportunity is hiring a mid-level Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering. This is a full-time role in British Columbia. Part of Know Your Opportunity's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Partner Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

ENGAGEMENT TYPE

In-Person

LOCATION

St Louis, MO

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Opportunity Description

Position

The Process Automation Engineer is a key member of the site Engineering team, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Automation Manager. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the site’s Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and automation systems used in GMP manufacturing. You will provide technical leadership for process control systems, support manufacturing equipment reliability, and lead automation initiatives that improve system performance, data visibility, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role also supports capital projects, including system design review, installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and lifecycle management. Success requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem-solving in a regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain process control systems in compliance with corporate standards and site GMP requirements.
Provide technical ownership of DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, and associated automation platforms,
Lead troubleshooting efforts for control systems, networked devices, and data acquisition platforms.
Develop and implement system enhancements to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and data integrity.
Ensure compliance with software lifecycle management, patching strategies, licensing, and cybersecurity standards.
Support validation documentation including URS, FRS, SDS, IQ/OQ protocols, and change control documentation.
Integrate manufacturing data sources (PLCs, historians, MES, etc.) to improve operational visibility and reporting.
Develop monitoring and alerting tools to proactively detect system issues.
Participate in and support regulatory inspections and audits.
Collaborate with Corporate IT to maintain secure and compliant OT/IT network integration.
Provide on-call support for critical manufacturing systems as required

Experience

General:
5+ years of experience supporting automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device preferred).
Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC platforms (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
Experience with system commissioning, loop tuning, and startup activities.
Experience supporting GMP change control and validation processes.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of PLC and DCS programming, including ladder logic and function block programming.
Knowledge of industrial networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, managed switches).
Experience with data historians, SQL databases, and manufacturing data integration.
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity principles, and GMP automation requirements.
Experience with SCADA system configuration and maintenance.
Understanding of ISA-88 batch control concepts (preferred).
Behavioral Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced GMP environment.
Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field required.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

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Where is the Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering position at Know Your Opportunity located?

This position is based in British Columbia. Know Your Opportunity has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering at Know Your Opportunity earn?

Know Your Opportunity has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Process Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering role at Know Your Opportunity posted?

This role was posted on June 29, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.