Engineer III, Automation

About This Role

As an Engineer III, Automation you will join the Automation & MES team at Biogen’s RTP Bio site, where your expertise will support both operational excellence and project-driven goals. You will provide technical leadership for Syncade Manufacturing Execution System (MES), collaborating cross-functionally to identify, implement, and maintain solutions that integrate seamlessly with critical systems such as Delta

V (DCS), PI (Data Historian), Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, Labware (LIMS), and others as needed. Acting as a subject matter expert for Syncade, you’ll ensure consistent application of design strategies across platforms and collaborate closely with various departments to meet site needs effectively. This role will be pivotal in driving automation strategies to optimize manufacturing operations, enhance system reliability, and align with the site’s long-term objectives.

• Collaborate with the Syncade and data systems teams to ensure deliverables are aligned to achieve operational milestones.
• Partner with Process Owners and Manufacturing staff to design and implement recipes that meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Author, review, and approve MES and Delta
  
  V documentation, including lifecycle and project documents, procedures, and work instructions.
• Define validation strategies in collaboration with Quality representatives and ensure consistency in execution across disciplines.
• Support system validation and implement change controls with adherence to established procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting and execute change controls for Delta
  
  V and Syncade systems during testing and operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimization in design, programming, and testing activities within the scope of the automation team.
• Maintain training, set professional development goals, and track progress effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure systems are maintained and continuously improved to meet evolving site needs.

You are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for automation and a deep understanding of MES and DCS systems. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are celebrated. You bring curiosity and adaptability to learn and grow in dynamic situations while leveraging your technical expertise to deliver impactful solutions.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience authoring Syncade recipes.
• 2+ years of experience in a large-scale Biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, directly supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of system validation, change controls, and troubleshooting within MES and DCS environments.

• Experience working with Delta
  
  V or a strong interest in learning Delta
  
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• Familiarity with cross-functional system integrations, including PI, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, and Labware (LIMS).

Job Level: Professional

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…