Electrical Automation Engineer 2 (Fort Worth, TX)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and systems, support daily operations, audit performance and compliance, and develop system-modification recommendations.
• Execute validation for new or modified manufacturing and utility systems, including FAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation reports, and Part 11 compliance.
• Lead projects and teams to milestones, managing project plans, risks, budgets, schedules, and change management.
• Develop SOPs, change controls, URS, specifications, validation protocols, maintenance job plans, nonconformances, and CAPAs.
• Author or support deviations, risk assessments, and gap assessments.
• Support equipment installation, start-up, and production; mentor junior team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least three years in pharmaceutical/biotech, or at least one year as an Automation Engineer with consistent performance.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience delivering automation solutions.
• Interpret design documentation, equipment manuals, and P&IDs in English.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally; physical duties include lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing, and entering confined spaces.

Preferred qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree; EIT/PE license; Lean/Six Sigma certification; PMP certification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and fermentation processes.

Work environment

• Role supports manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems; physical duties include walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and working in confined or high-noise spaces.

Benefits

• Benefits include retirement matching, stock options, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, medical and dental coverage, wellbeing support, and customized training.
• A hybrid model is offered for most professional roles; the description does not specifically confirm this position’s arrangement.

Work authorization

• The position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.