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Automation Engineer

YOH Services LLC
United States, California, San Diego
3131 Camino Del Rio North (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
Automation Engineer

Category:

Engineering

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Reference:

BH-383454-2

Yoh is hiring an Automation Engineer
for our San Diego, CA client. In the Automation Engineer,
will directly support technical operations. In this role you will support end users in diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading control systems and instrumentation, and completing cGMP documentation including corrective and/or preventive actions, change controls, deviations, qualifications/validations, and addressing of audit observations. This individual must have experience with one of the following Sartorius, PLC, Delta V, or Unicorn and hands on experience with SCADA.

Industry: Biopharmaceuticals
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $140/k - 180/k (based upon experience)
Type: Direct Hire

Job Functions


  • Maintains and repairs control systems including networked automation, PLC, and DCS systems.
  • Designs and specifies automated controls systems.
  • Authors and/or reviews URS, FRS, SAT, I/O/PQ, CSV, and SOP documents.
  • Researches new technologies and makes recommendations for improvements and/or upgrades.
  • Documents changes to systems per change management procedures.
  • Supports activities for commercial readiness.
  • Works autonomously and with minimal supervision.
  • Supports changes to validated and non-validated control systems to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoots using systematic approaches to determine root cause and prevent recurrence.
  • Participates in reliability programs, including trending, proactive risk analysis, and strengthening control system maintenance and technical training programs.
  • Ensures compliance in cGMP documentation.



Education, Licensure, and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7+ years of direct experience with Biologics Manufacturing organizations.
  • Proven track record in cGMP manufacturing operations support, including problem solving and successful delivery of automation projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of controls networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, BACnet, DeviceNet, OPC UA, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of automated biologics manufacturing systems (e.g., Sartorius, PLC, Delta V, or Unicorn, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of SCADA and data historian systems (e.g., Sartorius Biobrain Supervise, Sartorius BioPAT MFCS, OSI Pi, etc.)
  • Strong controls background and expertise in biologics products for cGMP operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop constructive and effective relationships with third-parties, colleagues, and internal management.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across functions to meet management, customers, and client expectations.



Estimated Min Rate: $140000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $180000.00

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities

to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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