Automation Engineer II

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support a growing organization within the biotechnology and advanced therapies industry based out of Pittsburgh, PA. The Automation Engineer II will serve as a key contributor in overseeing facility control and automation platforms that enable critical manufacturing and research operations.

Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer II include:

· Oversee automation and controls initiatives from design through implementation while maintaining systems in a validated and compliant state

· Collaborate closely with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support daily activities and project goals

· Diagnose and resolve issues related to facility controls, manufacturing automation, and supporting infrastructure to enhance system reliability and operational performance

· Develop, configure, and maintain automation applications, along with associated documentation, SOPs, and training materials

· Lead efforts related to system lifecycle management, quality investigations, corrective actions, and coordination of external automation vendors

Qualifications for the Automation Engineer II include:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Scientific discipline, or related technical field

· 6+ years of experience within a regulated life sciences setting with strong understanding of FDA and pharmaceutical regulatory expectations

· 4+ years of hands-on experience connecting equipment and automation systems using OPC, Ethernet/IP, or similar industrial communication protocols

· Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley/Siemens), SCADA platforms, batch automation concepts, data historians, and facility control systems such as BMS/BAS

· Strong familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GAMP5, and experience working in controlled production environments (aseptic experience preferred)

Compensation for the Automation Engineer II:

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 3/10/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: automation engineering, BMS, BAS, SCADA, PLCs, batch automation, data historian, GMP, Part 11, Annex 11, GAMP5, pharmaceutical manufacturing, facility controls, regulated environment, validation, system troubleshooting, OPC, Ethernet/IP, biosciences, engineering support, controls integration, quality investigations, technical operations

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