Principal Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Engineer Location:

Thousand Oaks, California (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated professional to support capital automation projects and day-to-day plant operations within the dynamic life sciences sector. Our team plays a vital role in ensuring robust automation controls and compliance standards are maintained for complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

Support software development, testing, and commissioning activities for automation capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions across distributed control, PLC, HMI, and SCADA environments. Provide support to the plant automation team during operationalization, including training, documentation updates, and asset management. Ensure compliance with industry standards and operational procedures throughout project design and implementation.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or a related life science engineering field. Demonstrated programming experience with Rockwell and/or Emerson platforms, along with HMI or Allen Bradley systems. Direct experience supporting automation capital projects, including qualification and testing activities in a GMP-regulated setting. Proven background within life sciences, specifically biotechnology or biomedical engineering, involving compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11.

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