Automation Engineer III

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Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm, overtime as needed depending on production. 100% on-site (Chelsea, MA).

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The Boston-area facility serves as Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying and multiple commercial‑scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging, including GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7 spray dryers, the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

The Automation Engineer III will lead the design and implementation of automation systems for clinical and commercial manufacturing with minimal support from senior engineering staff. The candidate takes ownership of automation engineering, design, validation, and implementation of new control systems to achieve cost effectiveness and robust manufacturing. This individual provides ongoing technical support, including maintenance, installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and qualification of automation systems.

• Provide engineering expertise for the design, specification, and installation of pharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems. Lead the automation portion of expansion and upgrade projects.
• Perform and document hardware/software modifications to existing systems, ensuring all automation designs and technical documentation adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Conduct 21
  
  CFR Part 11 assessments and GMP evaluations of control systems to ensure FDA requirements are met; prepare standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment.
• Train users on control system functionality (Programmable Logic Controller, Computer/Control Networks, Control Computers and Instrumentation).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose control system problems, working closely with maintenance, control technicians, and metrology.
• Support software lifecycle and electronic records/electronic signature compliance efforts.
• Support change controls and technical aspects of control equipment investigations, as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or related manufacturing automation.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley batch control systems or equivalent is required; experience with Siemens, Schneider, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical process equipment, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, ANSI/ISA‑88 Batch Control Standard, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Factory Talk Process Control System, relational databases, and process automation protocols.
• Preferred experience working in a FDA‑regulated operation in the pharmaceutical/biotech field.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–40 pounds.

• The anticipated salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. The final salary offered may vary based on experience, education, and business needs.

• Defined career path with annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Positive working environment focusing on continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities on an expanding team.
• 152 hours of paid time off + 8 paid holidays.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity & inclusion.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Generous 401K match.
• Company match on charitable donations.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Well Hub program for overall physical wellness.
• Perk Spot – exclusive discounts from approximately 900+ merchants.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑sparing and life‑enhancing products to patients worldwide.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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