Process Automation Engineer (Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation)

Location: West Point, Pennsylvania, United States; hybrid work arrangement; US and Puerto Rico residents only; no relocation

Base salary: $117,000–$184,200 per year, plus potential annual bonus and long-term incentive.

Company

hirify.global develops and supplies pharmaceutical and vaccine products, with this role supporting Digital Manufacturing Operations at the West Point manufacturing site.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues and implement improvements to manufacturing performance.
• Maintain automation systems through the equipment lifecycle in compliance with cGMP, GMP, safety, and quality requirements.
• Act as an automated systems subject matter expert for production teams and translate manufacturing requirements into automation and digital solutions.
• Review automation documentation, preventive maintenance, and SOPs; support investigations, corrective actions, audits, and training.
• Generate and implement facility change controls and provide on-floor manufacturing support.
• Provide rotating on-call coverage for off-shifts and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing automation role within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and processes, with the ability to translate requirements into automation and digital solutions.
• Experience navigating and troubleshooting process control systems, preferably including Emerson DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, OPC, Modbus, Fieldbus, Profibus, and related technologies.
• Understanding of system validation and other quality management functions.
• Project management experience, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships, demonstrate leadership in a matrixed organization, support shared objectives, and model company leadership principles.
• High personal integrity, credibility, and energy.

Nice to have

• Ability to apply regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
• Experience with networking, virtual machines, database management, and general IT administration.
• Direct experience with SDLC and change controls for a GMP-regulated process or system.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive working environment focused on teamwork and mutual support.
• Hybrid work arrangement with first-shift daytime scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Approximately 10% travel; no valid driving license is required.
• Regular employee status; visa sponsorship is not available.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted through the hirify.global careers site; accommodation support is available for US and Puerto Rico residents who need it during the hiring process.