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RemoteWorker US

Principal Automation Engineer

RemoteWorker US, Miami

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This position is part of Automation Engineering, AD&L, located in Harbourgate, Portsmouth, and requires on-site presence. The role involves setting the technical direction of Cytiva’s automation platforms, delivering standard and sustainable industrial automation technology to support our commercial unit operations and solutions.

Responsibilities

  1. Drive the standardization of automation technologies across the business, including global standards for platforms, system architectures, and software applications.
  2. Lead automation engineering teams in designing and developing innovative industrial automation solutions within global project teams.
  3. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  4. Engage with stakeholders to understand core requirements and develop technology roadmaps for phased transformation.
  5. Improve internal processes and solution delivery through modern engineering tools and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
  • 10+ years’ experience in automation hardware and software design and implementation across manufacturing sectors, including life sciences.
  • Expertise with PLC/PAC controllers, HMI/SCADA, DCS systems, and platforms like Siemens, Rockwell, or Inductive Automation.
  • Experience with full development lifecycle and industry trends in automation and digitalization.

Additional Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL), scripting languages (Python), or high-level languages (C#).
  • Familiarity with modern software development tools like Git and Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of IT/OT environments, industrial networking, and virtual machines.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

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