Sr. Automation Controls Engineer
About this role
- Collaborate with operations, quality assurance, vendors, and suppliers to maximize production effectiveness and optimize performance while lowering operating costs.
- Advance products from clinical development to commercial launch.
- Focus on continuous process improvement and documentation according to FDA standards.
- Maintain control systems, perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and conduct root cause analyses.
- Track and evaluate critical process data to recommend process improvement.
- Develop and maintain electrical and P&ID drawings.
- Support validation and manufacturing projects.
- Maintain knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
- Participate in inspections/audits and provide written responses as necessary.
- Adhere to FDA regulations, corporate safety policies, and other assigned tasks.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or a related technical field. Alternatively, five or more years of relevant experience coupled with an Associate's degree, or ten or more years of experience with documented automation training from a certified software or hardware vendor, will be considered.
- 8+ years of experience in an FDA/cGMP regulated environment.
- Experience with DDC, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, and HMI troubleshooting is preferred.
- Familiarity with various types of process instrumentation and Air Handler HVAC systems.
- Understanding of good programming standards and practices.
- Proven ability to independently learn and troubleshoot systems and devices.
- Familiarity with common codes and standards, electrical circuits, and Virtual Servers/Windows Server.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
- You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
- Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
- You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
- You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.
Company at a glance
Avid Bioservices is a biologics CDMO and partner focused on delivering quality, speed, and predictability from DNA to CGMP.
We support biotech and pharma companies across the full development lifecycle, with integrated capabilities in cell line development, process development, and CGMP manufacturing for clinical and commercial supply.
Our platforms are intentionally aligned from early development through manufacturing, enabling seamless tech transfer and reducing risk as programs scale.
Our approach is built on predictable delivery. We combine rapid timelines with disciplined execution, giving our partners confidence in both speed and outcomes.
With transparent communication and strong program management, our teams operate as an extension of our clients - ensuring clarity, accountability, and momentum at every stage.
Quality underpins everything we do. We have a strong regulatory track record and a commitment to operational excellence that enables consistent, reliable results from early-phase programs through commercial production.
Our U.S.-based facilities provide a trusted, scalable manufacturing environment.
At Avid, our services are designed to solve a single problem: how to move biologics programs forward quickly and reliably without compromising quality. By aligning our capabilities, platforms, and teams around that goal, we help our partners accelerate development and deliver therapies to patients with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Performance-based bonuses
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