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# MES/Automation Engineer II/III

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SAP (Applications), Computerised Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/07CB0F1EEF044B208422D51CB7DECDB9/job/

## About the Role

* BS in a technical discipline, Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
 * 4+ years in MES design, development, testing, and delivery, preferably with Rockwell PharmaSuite.
 * Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing.
 * Experience with DeltaV, PI, and Ignition preferred.
 * Computer Systems Validation experience aligned to GAMP5 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
 * Capital project, start-up, and manufacturing support experience.
 * Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and management updates.
 * Experience with Agile or LEAN.
 * Ability to manage commitments and pursue continuous improvement.
 * Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and changing timelines.
 * Customer focus and collaborative team approach.
 * Results orientation with resiliency, ownership, and drive.

Education Requirements:

BS in a technical discipline, Engineering preferred.

## Description

* Lead MES Recipe and Workflow Authoring for drug product manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.
 * Support MES system implementation, including architecture, platform components, and interfaces to SAP, LIMS, and Automation.
 * Deploy Rockwell PharmaSuite MES across new and existing suites, processes, and products.
 * Ensure integration of PharmaSuite with existing computerized systems in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
 * Provide floor implementation support, hypercare training, and troubleshooting for plant operators.
 * Troubleshoot automation issues and support plant operations.
 * Support development and lifecycle management of PharmaSuite, DeltaV, and PI.
 * Contribute to long-range Automation and MES strategy.
 * Develop and maintain requirements, functional, and design specifications, as well as guidelines for automation systems.
 * Assist in automation capital engineering projects for facility, operational, site, and process improvements.
 * Promote a values-driven culture focused on people.
 * Ensure safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, and sustainability across engineering, automation, and cGMP operations.


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