Senior Automation Engineer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Summary
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 to keep our groundbreaking process controls and process monitoring systems running at peak efficiency.
Job description
Make an impact from day one - lead improvements that enhance reliability, quality, and performance as you build, develop, and optimize systems for our highly-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership and partner with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities, Engineering, and Validation teams to maintain system reliability, drive continuous improvement, and deliver automation projects that support operational excellence.
When & where
- Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
- Work model: On-site 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 various departments per established SOPs.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve 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, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support manufacturing, engineering, and validation projects, including authoring and implementing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), protocols, and system specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of aligned experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in the design and maintenance of process control and/or data acquisition systems is required.
- Experience programming, diagnosing, and resolving issues with the DeltaV DCS as well as PLCs.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products and video graphic chart recorders.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is ideal.
- Gowning and Physical Requirements: Full cleanroom attire (examples may include 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 is required.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Incentive plans
- Equity awards
- Pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Health and wellness programs
- Fitness centers
- Insurance benefits
- Paid time off
- Family support benefits
Company overview
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a leading American biotechnology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York. The company specializes in inventing, developing, and commercializing life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is renowned for its innovative antibody technologies and has developed several groundbreaking therapies, including EYLEA® for retinal diseases, DUPIXENT® for inflammatory conditions, and the COVID-19 antibody cocktail REGEN-COV®. The company operates with a strong focus on research and development across multiple therapeutic areas including ophthalmology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and rare genetic disorders. Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology platform enables the rapid generation of fully human monoclonal antibodies. With over 15,000 employees globally and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion, Regeneron has established itself as a major force in the biotechnology industry, consistently ranking among the top-performing pharmaceutical companies and maintaining a robust pipeline of investigational therapies.