Automation Engineer II (PLC/SCADA)

Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States; approximately 25% travel, including up to 10% international travel.

Salary: $111,000–$150,000 annually, plus eligibility for variable cash programs and, where applicable, equity.

Company

hirify.global develops technologies and solutions for bioprocessing and the production of biologic drugs.

What you will do

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial computers, instrumentation, electrical controls, and industrial networks.
• Program, configure, modify, and support Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, AutomationDirect, and related I/O systems.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications using platforms such as iFIX, Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, TIA Portal, and C-more.
• Diagnose control loops, instrumentation, industrial communication, LAN networking, data cabling, and network topology issues.
• Review and reverse-engineer automation code, control logic, system architecture, and electrical designs for service, repair, upgrades, and root-cause investigations.
• Create, review, and execute test protocols, qualification documents, technical evaluations, engineering designs, and manufacturing documentation while partnering with Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and field teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, controls, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 3–5+ years of relevant experience; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting automation systems in biopharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial controls, instrumentation, I/O systems, industrial networking, data acquisition, and automation troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, AutomationDirect, Wonderware, iFIX, Ignition, WinCC, TIA Portal, C#, JavaScript, Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Boolean logic.
• Experience with engineering documentation, test plans, qualification protocols, and cGMP process equipment, plus working knowledge of ISO, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, and ISA-88 requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, manage multiple priorities, support technical projects, follow EHS and PPE requirements, and travel for implementations, commissioning, diagnostics, and system optimization.

Nice to have

• Direct bioprocessing and process filtration experience.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Java, or Visual Basic.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• Participation in variable cash programs and potential equity for eligible roles.
• Commitment to safety, hazard identification, EHS reporting, quality, and continuous improvement.