Principal Automation Engineer
Frederick
Thursday, 04 June 2026
May include but are not limited to: Function as Automation Project Lead for a large-scale greenfield manufacturing expansion Evaluate and recommend the preferred automation integration platform for a new facility. Establish automation requirements for site process control, independent bioprocessing skids, and building management systems. Establish requirements for plant data historian system Establish requirements for IT/ OT infrastructure and system integration Evaluate distributed control system (DCS) and plant control systems (PCS) to define best platform for new production facility based on site location and functionality Develop Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform and integration requirements. Coordinate MES and process data collection for Electronic Batch Records (EBR) implementation. Support of industrial control systems. Manage contract resources for Automation Integration, plant data historian integration, and Manufacturing Execution Systems integration Support Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (CQV) activities and function as primary point of contact on automation projects for CQV A successful person in this position will: Utilize leadership skills to manage staff and contractors Exposure to CSV/ MES/ DCS/ PCS/ SCADA/ PLC/ LIMS/ EBR/ QMS/ PDH Tools: Agile PLM, MS Project/ Smartsheet, RAM CMMS, TMS DCS Demonstrate the Agilent core values of integrity, trust, respect, teamwork, accountability, focus, innovation, and speaking up. Qualifications. Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent. Postgraduate, certification, and/or license may be required. 10 years relevant experience for this leadership position. Demonstrated communication skills, including verbal and written communication, in contact with vendors, internal customers, and employees. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good automation manufacturing processes (GAMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Knowledge of data integrity and 21 CFR 11 requirements and for the design qualification of Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP computerized systems Knowledge of computerized systems’ server and personal computer hardware, networking, operating systems, integrated architecture, cyber security and resiliency. Knowledge of automation standards including ISA-88 (S 88), ISA/ IEC 62443,ISA-95, and ISA-101 Knowledge of OSHA, local safety guidelines, lock-out tag-out, and hot work permits. Desired: Experience with supervision of personnel / coordination of group work activities. Experience in a highly regulated industry with strict documentation requirements Additional Details. This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 10, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.