Automation Engineer II
e&e is seeking an Automation Engineer II for an onsite opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA!The Automation Engineer II is responsible for owning facility controls and automation systems within a highly regulated life sciences manufacturing environment. This role supports manufacturing, quality, and research operations by ensuring automation systems are reliable, compliant, and optimized for performance. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to support system integrations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Responsibilities:Manage control and automation systems throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring systems remain in a compliant state post-implementation Support Facilities, Engineering, MSAT, and Operations teams with automation and infrastructure needs Troubleshoot automation systems, facility controls, and related infrastructure to improve manufacturing performance Provide day-to-day configuration, development, and break/fix support for automation systems Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and provide user training as needed Lead automation-related investigations tied to quality events and implement corrective actions Manage system lifecycle activities including patching, test planning, and execution of validation scripts Partner with business users to develop reports (batch records, audit trails, material tracking, etc.) Oversee automation contractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standardsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field 6+ years of experience in a regulated life sciences environment (FDA/cGMP) 4+ years of experience integrating equipment with control systems (OPC, Ethernet/IP, etc.) Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA systems (Ignition preferred) Experience with data historians (OSI PI) and batch processes (S88/S95) Experience with BMS/BAS systems (e.g., Siemens Desigo) and facility controls infrastructure Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and GAMP 5 Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (aseptic/cleanroom experience preferred)