Automation Engineer Principal (DeltaV/PLC/Scada), Biopharma/GMP - (JP13312)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Automation Engineer Principal (DeltaV/PLC/Scada),
Biopharma/GMP - (JP13312) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Business Unit: Advanced Technology & Automation Employment Type:
Contract Duration: 3 years with possible conversion to FTE Rate :
$60 - $70/hour W2 with benefits Posting Date: 11/01/2024 Target
start date: 12/02/2024 3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are
recruiting an Automation Engineer Principal for a consulting
engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology
company. Job Description: We are seeking a professional Principal
Automation Engineer for a long-term contracting opportunity with
our client, a global leader in the biotech industry, as a member of
the Manufacturing & Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities &
Engineering (F&E) Automation team. The successful candidate
will be required to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation
Programs and Capital Projects for the EPO Manufacturing team,
including complex and challenging system automation initiatives
that require solid understanding of various automation platforms,
integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving
techniques, project management, lifecycle management and
operational excellence. This position requires an extensive
understanding and background in capital construction projects,
design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of
manufacturing process controls, automation, and field
instrumentation technologies. This role is expected to deliver on
assigned capital projects and drive accountability. Top Must Have
Skill Sets: Life science experience Rockwell Automation Experience
GMP Manufacturing facility experience Onsite position Day to Day
Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day support of ATO Drug substance
operations Represent plant automation team in Area WCTs Lead a team
of Automation engineers responsible to support and deliver on
complex capital construction projects including Global Lifecycle
Asset Management (GLAM) projects. Lead the direct reports including
External Workers (EWs), onboarding the EWs, and ensuring the direct
reports’ adherence to client training requirements. Represent Plant
Automation team during the development of project plan, business
case, and cost estimates in partnership with key customers and
stakeholders – ATO MCS Plant Operations, Engineering, Operations
Information Systems (OIS), Global Construction Project Management
(GCPM), and provide necessary support to obtain funding approval.
Based on project scope, work with OIS to estimate manhours and
required resources Represent Plant Automation team and participate
in the preparation and implementation of detailed design, scope,
schedule in partnership with Engineering and GCPM. Represent Plant
Automation team during the project implementation of new automation
solutions including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS),
Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine
Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
systems (SCADA) related hardware, software, network infrastructure,
and electronic Rt-reporting scope across various projects.
Represent Plant Automation team during the post-implementation
activities including operationalization of the new assets by
extending hyper-care support, training the System Owners, and
Manufacturing team, revising the SOPs, and training documents,
delivering spare parts list, updating Maximo assets and Client CMDB
systems. Ensure compliance to Client Engineering and Operational
standards, specifications, and procedures as applicable during the
project design and implementation. Represent Plant Automation team
and support functional area projects focused on improving process
equipment/utilities/facilities -to- large/sophisticated capital
projects to integrate new drug substance and drug product
manufacturing technologies into clinical/commercial facility. As
applicable to the capital project scope, represent Plant Automation
team and support new continuous improvements by performing
automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system
configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process
qualification runs. 12) Support a safe working environment by
complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice,
rules, and regulations. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and
2 years of experience or Master degree and 6 years of experience or
Bachelor degree and 8 years of experience. Preferred
Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer
Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life
science engineering. Knowledge and experience in capital project
lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource
estimate & cost estimate development, business case development,
detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and
project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process
control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility
equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product and
Supply chain plant operations. Has five or more years combined
experience with the following automation systems: Emerson Delta-V
DCS system. Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform. ABB Robot
and Mitsubishi roller bottle machine Emerson Delta-V DCS system.
Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation
experience. Process Control Network design including network
segregation. Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design
and implementation. System Integration using OPC, Foundation
Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies. Compliance to
regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95
and GAMP. Proficient in project management skills. Ability to
influence and motivate others outside of direct line of authority.
Strong ability to interface effectively with all levels. Effective
meeting management. Quick learner; proactive; takes initiative.
Results oriented and goal driven. Ability to organize, interpret,
communicate, and/or present information. Proficient facilitation,
negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates
willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks
and conclusion. Why is the Position Open? Planned Project. Red
Flags: Lack of GMP Experience Lack of Automation background
Interview Process: Technical Round, Management round. We invite
qualified candidates to send your resume to
recruiting@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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