Senior Automation Engineer
About this opportunity
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Automation Engineering team, keeping our cutting-edge process controls and process monitoring systems running at peak efficiency. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize process control and monitoring systems for our sophisticated biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
Location: Troy, NY
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Discover your role:
Design, develop, and implement software and hardware improvements to automated and new equipment under change control.
Provide PLC- and HMI-based technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities per established SOPs.
Troubleshoot and investigate manufacturing deviations tied to automated control systems.
Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in line with GAMP 5.
Support process control and monitoring equipment through software design, commissioning, testing, and corrective action.
Support small manufacturing, engineering, and validation projects.
Author and execute Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test protocols and system specifications.
Champion continuous improvement as an everyday mindset, not just a metric.
This role requires:
BS in Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience with process control or data acquisition systems may be considered.
Experience in the design and maintenance of process control and/or data acquisition systems.
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs; experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products and video graphic chart recorders is ideal.
Experience programming and troubleshooting DeltaV DCS is desirable.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
Gowning and Physical Requirements:
Full cleanroom attire (examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
$88,300.00 - $168,500.00
Job details
How this role compares
Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 373 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 53 biopharma companies.
Salary context
174 of 373 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.
Where these roles are based
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Seniority mix
373 of 373 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
0 of 373 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.
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