Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Position Overvie
wOur client is seeking a mid-level Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of Automated Warehouse Systems and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring automation technologies are successfully deployed, tested, and maintained while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors
.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in industrial automation and experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esSupport the design, implementation, and integration of automated warehouse systems and AGV solution
- s.Lead automation system testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification activitie
- s.Manage and support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for automation system
- s.Collaborate with third-party vendors to coordinate project schedules, system installations, testing, and issue resolutio
- n.Ensure automation systems comply with GMP regulations and company quality standard
- s.Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support project executio
- n.Assist in developing and reviewing automation documentation, protocols, and technical specification
- s.Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and deliverable
- s.Provide technical support during system startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activitie
- s.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for automated manufacturing and warehouse operation
s.
Required Qualificati
- onsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipli
- ne.4–6 years of automation engineering experien
- ce.2–5 years of experience working in a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or GMP-regulated environme
- nt.Experience supporting automation projects involving warehouse automation, material handling, or manufacturing syste
- ms.Experience coordinating and managing activities with third-party vendors and system integrato
- rs.Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, and GMP compliance requiremen
- ts.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple project prioriti
es.
Preferred Qualificat
- ionsExperience with ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Syste
- ms).Experience with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicl
- es).Knowledge of automated warehouse operations and material handling syst
- ems.Familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing proces
- ses.Experience supporting greenfield or large-scale facility startup proje
cts.
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- killsAutomation Systems Engine
- eringCommissioning, Qualification & Validation
- (CQV)GMP Compl
- ianceVendor Manag
- ementCross-Functional Collabor
- ationProblem Solving & Troublesho
- otingProject Coordin
- ationTechnical Documentation & Te
sting