Sr. Engineer I/II, Automation (DeltaV and Syncade)

About This Role

A   Sr .   Engineer I/II   in   Automation & MES is a key member of the RTP Bio Automation & MES team, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and large-scale capital and improvement projects. This role provides technical leadership for   DeltaV   and   Syncade   MES systems, partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain robust automation solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

What   You’ll   Do

Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for   DeltaV   and   Syncade   MES systems across development, validation, and production environments

Design, implement, and   maintain   software solutions and interfaces with systems such as PI Historian, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, LIMS, and other enterprise platforms

Author, review, and approve automation and MES documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and lifecycle documents

Execute and own change controls for validated automation systems in compliance with site and quality requirements

Troubleshoot automation and MES issues to support manufacturing operations, including participation in an on-call rotation

Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to define validation strategies and ensure alignment across deliverables

Lead or support medium to large automation projects with minimal direction

Mentor and train junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the automation function

Who You Are

You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.

Required Skills  for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range

Bachelor ’s   degree in   engineering   from an accredited college   or university

At minimum   4 years of experience   in automation engineering

Hands-on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring

Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution

Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues

Required Skills  for a Sr Engineer II: 107,000-143,000 pay range

Bachelor ’s   degree in   engineering   from an accredited college   or university

At minimum  6 years of experience   in automation engineering

Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring

Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution

Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues

Experience developing and leading design philosophy and standardization across DeltaV and/or Syncade MES systems

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in   Automation, Electrical, Chemical,   or   Mechanical Engineering   from an accredited college or university

Experience   in automation engineering   supporting manufacturing operations in a large-scale biotech or pharmaceutical environment

Experience working with both   DeltaV   and   Syncade   MES platforms

Familiarity with batch reporting, MES design principles, and review-by-exception concepts

Experience supporting technology transfer, capital projects, or site-wide improvements

Prior experience mentoring or training junior engineers

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $93,000.00-$143,000.00

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 benefit

401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year

Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.  Read on  to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.