Biotechnology & pharmaceutical

Automation engineer iii

AUTOMATION ENGINEER III.

college station, texas

Posted 3 days ago

Closes 10/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$38.00 per hour

Temporary

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Industry

biotechnology & pharmaceutical (Healthcare Support Occupations)

Reference number

S_180885

The Automation Engineer III - Temporary serves as the senior technical authority responsible for leading the design, configuration, integration, and lifecycle management of process control, automation, and industrial IT/OT systems across Manufacturing, Quality Control, Analytical, and Process Development operations. Located in College Station, TX, this role balances hands-on technical troubleshooting with strategic leadership, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliability, efficiency, and strict regulatory compliance in a biopharmaceutical setting. The position also provides technical mentorship to junior automation engineers.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Lifecycle Management:

Provide hands-on leadership for the design, configuration, integration, qualification, and lifecycle management of control systems across plant and lab operations.

System Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis:

Lead advanced troubleshooting for process control systems???including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and equipment-level automation???to support uninterrupted GMP operations. ...

Project Execution & Qualification:

Manage automation project implementations, requirement definitions, and vendor coordination while supporting commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities.

Compliance & Data Integrity:

Ensure system configurations, electronic records, and audit trails comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity standards.

Client Programs & Tech Transfer:

Support tech transfer activities, client program customizations, client meetings, and regulatory inspections/audits.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency within a CDMO environment.

Mentorship:

Offer technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior automation engineers to build capability and promote engineering standardization.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related) with 6-12+ years of automation/process control/OT experience in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.

Automation Platform Expertise:

Demonstrated design, implementation, and lifecycle management skills in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms (e.g., DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

Regulatory & Validation Compliance:

In-depth working knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211 and Part 11), ALCOA+ data integrity, Computerized System Validation (CSV), GAMP 5, and

ISA-88/ISA-95

frameworks.

Commissioning & Qualification:

Hands-on experience executing

IQ/OQ/PQ

validation protocols, deviation management, CAPA, and change control within GMP environments.

Bioprocessing Equipment:

Experience supporting bioprocess systems such as single-use bioreactors, filtration (TFF), and chromatography systems.

OT/IT & Industrial Networking:

Proficiency in OT asset management in Windows environments, Active Directory (AD) integration, industrial network architecture (switches, firewalls, VLANs), and cybersecurity principles (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).

Problem-Solving & Soft Skills:

Excellent root cause analysis abilities, communication, documentation, and the capacity to balance hands-on work with strategic initiatives in a lean organization.

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Advanced Bioprocessing:

Direct experience with biopharmaceutical fill/finish systems.

Industry Certifications:

Automation certifications (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, or Rockwell Automation).

Industrial cybersecurity or networking certifications (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA).

IT certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Windows Server/Active Directory, Azure Fundamentals).

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).

Infrastructure Knowledge:

Practical experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. today! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Lifecycle Management:

Provide hands-on leadership for the design, configuration, integration, qualification, and lifecycle management of control systems across plant and lab operations.

System Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis:

Lead advanced troubleshooting for process control systems???including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and equipment-level automation???to support uninterrupted GMP operations.

Project Execution & Qualification:

Manage automation project implementations, requirement definitions, and vendor coordination while supporting commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities.

Compliance & Data Integrity:

Ensure system configurations, electronic records, and audit trails comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity standards.

Client Programs & Tech Transfer:

Support tech transfer activities, client program customizations, client meetings, and regulatory inspections/audits.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency within a CDMO environment.

Mentorship:

Offer technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior automation engineers to build capability and promote engineering standardization. experience 4-7 years skills

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related) with 6-12+ years of automation/process control/OT experience in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.

Automation Platform Expertise:

Demonstrated design, implementation, and lifecycle management skills in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms (e.g., DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

Regulatory & Validation Compliance:

In-depth working knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211 and Part 11), ALCOA+ data integrity, Computerized System Validation (CSV), GAMP 5, and

ISA-88/ISA-95

frameworks.

Commissioning & Qualification:

Hands-on experience executing

IQ/OQ/PQ

validation protocols, deviation management, CAPA, and change control within GMP environments.

Bioprocessing Equipment:

Experience supporting bioprocess systems such as single-use bioreactors, filtration (TFF), and chromatography systems.

OT/IT & Industrial Networking:

Proficiency in OT asset management in Windows environments, Active Directory (AD) integration, industrial network architecture (switches, firewalls, VLANs), and cybersecurity principles (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).

Problem-Solving & Soft Skills:

Excellent root cause analysis abilities, communication, documentation, and the capacity to balance hands-on work with strategic initiatives in a lean organization. qualifications

Advanced Bioprocessing:

Direct experience with biopharmaceutical fill/finish systems.

Industry Certifications:

Automation certifications (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, or Rockwell Automation). Industrial cybersecurity or networking certifications (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA). IT certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Windows Server/Active Directory, Azure Fundamentals). Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).

Infrastructure Knowledge:

Practical experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. education Bachelors share this job.

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