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Sr Automation Engineer III
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Gilead Sciences .
At Gilead we create a healthier world through science and collaboration. We develop therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19 and cancer, ensuring global access.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, deploy, and manage automation solutions using Emerson DeltaV DCS, emphasizing batch control (S88), recipe management, and phase logic execution.
Support PI Historian for real‑time and historical data collection, trending, Asset Framework creation, and process monitoring.
Integrate laboratory, pilot, clinical, and manufacturing equipment via APIs, OPC UA, and other protocols for seamless data flow across R&D, clinical, and GMP environments.
Integrate DCS / Historian with MES platforms.
Implement and manage automation changes in GMP environments, including hardware/software upgrades, vendor coordination, change control, and qualification/validation activities.
Manage external contractors and third‑party integrators, defining scope, monitoring performance, reviewing deliverables, and overseeing budget/schedule.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior automation engineers.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Technical Development, Manufacturing, QA, QC, IT) to deliver projects that meet cost, quality, timeline, and regulatory goals.
Maintain comprehensive, compliant automation documentation (URS, FS, DS, SOPs, risk assessments, validation protocols).
Lead validation and qualification efforts in collaboration with QA to ensure adherence to GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 requirements.
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Extensive hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, including batch control configuration and phase logic.
Proficiency in industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
Strong expertise in Aveva PI System (PI Adapters, PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision).
Experience integrating DCS or Historian with MES (e.g., Apprentice Tempo MES or Werum PAS‑X).
Proven background in GMP automation within biologics, cell/gene therapy, or large‑molecule manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience managing contractors and system integrators.
Track record of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Ability to rapidly learn and adopt new automation platforms, Cloud Services, and DevOps tools (e.g., Ignition SCADA, MQTT/Sparkplug, GitHub).
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills; structured approach to root‑cause analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to present complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Must be able to work onsite at least 3 days per week.
Basic Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant automation engineering experience in life sciences.
OR MS in the same fields with at least 8 years of relevant automation engineering experience in life sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in PLC (Rockwell, Siemens, Opto22) and SCADA platforms (Ignition).
Programming experience in Python or .NET for automation scripting and API integration.
Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IoT Core) and DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible).
Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $182,070.00 – $235,620.00. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, discretionary annual bonus, and long‑term incentive awards.
For additional benefits information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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Sr Automation Engineer III
role at
Gilead Sciences .
At Gilead we create a healthier world through science and collaboration. We develop therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19 and cancer, ensuring global access.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, deploy, and manage automation solutions using Emerson DeltaV DCS, emphasizing batch control (S88), recipe management, and phase logic execution.
Support PI Historian for real‑time and historical data collection, trending, Asset Framework creation, and process monitoring.
Integrate laboratory, pilot, clinical, and manufacturing equipment via APIs, OPC UA, and other protocols for seamless data flow across R&D, clinical, and GMP environments.
Integrate DCS / Historian with MES platforms.
Implement and manage automation changes in GMP environments, including hardware/software upgrades, vendor coordination, change control, and qualification/validation activities.
Manage external contractors and third‑party integrators, defining scope, monitoring performance, reviewing deliverables, and overseeing budget/schedule.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior automation engineers.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Technical Development, Manufacturing, QA, QC, IT) to deliver projects that meet cost, quality, timeline, and regulatory goals.
Maintain comprehensive, compliant automation documentation (URS, FS, DS, SOPs, risk assessments, validation protocols).
Lead validation and qualification efforts in collaboration with QA to ensure adherence to GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 requirements.
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Extensive hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, including batch control configuration and phase logic.
Proficiency in industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
Strong expertise in Aveva PI System (PI Adapters, PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision).
Experience integrating DCS or Historian with MES (e.g., Apprentice Tempo MES or Werum PAS‑X).
Proven background in GMP automation within biologics, cell/gene therapy, or large‑molecule manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience managing contractors and system integrators.
Track record of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Ability to rapidly learn and adopt new automation platforms, Cloud Services, and DevOps tools (e.g., Ignition SCADA, MQTT/Sparkplug, GitHub).
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills; structured approach to root‑cause analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to present complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Must be able to work onsite at least 3 days per week.
Basic Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant automation engineering experience in life sciences.
OR MS in the same fields with at least 8 years of relevant automation engineering experience in life sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in PLC (Rockwell, Siemens, Opto22) and SCADA platforms (Ignition).
Programming experience in Python or .NET for automation scripting and API integration.
Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IoT Core) and DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible).
Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $182,070.00 – $235,620.00. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, discretionary annual bonus, and long‑term incentive awards.
For additional benefits information, visit https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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