Jobs in Mesa, AZ

About the role

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems including Building Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), SCADA platforms, and HMI integration in pharmaceutical manufacturing and compounding environments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across all facilities.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of experience working with automation systems in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or cleanroom facilities).
• Hands-on experience with BMS, EMS, SCADA platforms (like Ignition, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk but not limited to), and HMI development (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric).
• Working knowledge of low-voltage infrastructure, remote access setup (VPNs, firewalls), and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA).
• Familiarity with PLC programming, alarm management, data historian integration, and audit trail review.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, and GAMP 5.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.
• Strong skills in process mapping, data analysis, root cause analysis, and the use of statistical tools for performance improvement.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other facility layout and engineering design tools.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence operations, quality, and pharmacy teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for vendor FATs and document punch list items for correction.
• Hands-on experience supporting 503A and/or 503B compounding operations, with working knowledge of pharmacy regulatory standards.

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