Engineer III, Automation

About This Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically driven Automation Engineer to join our growing Automation Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will support the administration, reliability, and continuous improvement of multiple GMP-critical automation platforms that enable large-scale biologics production.

This position offers hands-on experience across a wide range of automation technologies-including DeltaV, TruBio, OSIsoft PI, InfoBatch, FactoryTalk, TiPS, TopView, and Syncade-while engaging cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities/Utilities, and IT.

What You'll Do

Automation System Administration & Support

• Provide daily administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for the site's Batch Control System (Emerson DeltaV).
• Support Single-Use Bioreactor operations by administering and maintaining TruBio control platforms.
• Maintain and configure the Manufacturing Data Historian and contextualization layers (OSIsoft PI, PI Vision, interfaces, and AF).
• Support InfoBatch batch reporting integrations, configuration updates, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Building Management and Alarm Management platforms including FactoryTalk, TiPS, and TopView.
• Support Syncade system and database administration activities.

Project & Lifecycle Management

• • Participate in automation upgrade projects, system hardening, patching, and lifecycle planning.
• • Assist in designing, testing, documenting, and implementing system changes following GMP and validation requirements.
• • Support system migrations, virtualization initiatives, server upgrades, and integration with IT infrastructure.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide support as needed for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, network, and software issues involving PLC, HMIs, historians, MES, and batch control systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve automation-related deviations.

Compliance & Documentation

• Create and maintain system documentation, including user accounts, SOPs, configurations, and validation documentation.
• Ensure automation systems remain audit-ready and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards.

Who You Are

You have a technical background, with the desire to learn new/unfamiliar automation systems. You enjoy solving problems and taking ownership of projects. You enjoy working closely with multiple functional groups in support of development and production manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• 2-4 years of experience supporting automation or control systems in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with at least one of the following systems: DeltaV, TruBio, PI, InfoBatch, FactoryTalk, Syncade, or equivalent industrial automation platforms.
• Basic working knowledge of control system networks (VLANs, firewalls, virtual machines, domain/LDAP authentication)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions across multiple layers of automation architecture.
• Comfortable collaborating with teams outside of Automation - Process Engineering, Validation, Quality, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with batch control logic, S88, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.
• Knowledge of server management, virtualization (Nutanix, VMware), or Windows Server administration.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, SQL) is a plus.

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $75,000.00-$98,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC

Job ID: Biogen-REQ21950

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-20T00:02:08