Automation Engineer

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization.

It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with Bio Space's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for an Automation Engineer who provides administrative and technical oversight of Building Automation Systems (BAS) in a GMP-regulated environment, with a primary focus on documentation, change coordination, system monitoring, and compliance support rather than hands‑on programming. Acts as a liaison between Facilities, Quality, IT, and external vendors to ensure BAS systems remain compliant, reliable, and inspection‑ready.

• Updating and maintaining BAS/BMS documentation, including SOPs, design documents, and lifecycle deliverables such as DSs, FSs, CAs, RTMs, and RAs.
• Authoring and executing validation documentation, including BMS IOQs, engineering tests, protocols, and final reports.
• Owning and managing BAS-related change records, ensuring proper documentation, impact assessment, and GMP compliance.
• Coordinating and overseeing routine BAS work-order maintenance activities.
• Reviewing BAS data, including OOS point investigations, user access reviews, and quarterly alarm reviews.
• Supporting cross-functional communication between Facilities, Quality, IT, and vendors to maintain system reliability and audit readiness.
• Providing administrative BAS support to supplement technical SMEs who are currently bandwidth‑constrained.

• BS/MS in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field preferred.

• Experience working with BMS/EMS platforms, especially Siemens Desigo.
• Background in GMP documentation, validation, and CSV/SDLC processes.
• Familiarity with BAS operations in biotech or pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to support technical SMEs through strong documentation and compliance execution.

• Understanding of BAS/BMS system structure, alarm logic, and point configuration review.
• Skilled in writing, reviewing, and managing controlled documents and validation protocols.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross‑functional coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, compliance‑driven environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The…