An Automation Engineer is needed for a Swiss multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutrition sectors, in the Walkersville, MD area. An Automation Engineer with 3-5 years experience who designs, supports, and validates site automation equipment and OT systems (like PCS, MES, LIMS) to ensure reliability, security, and compliance in manufacturing environments.
location: Walkersville, Maryland
job type: Contract
salary: $31.34 - 52.23 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Designs automated equipment and machinery for manual processes.
- Implements automated tests for system integrity evaluation.
- Identifies areas for automation to boost production and efficiency.
- Offers technical support for automated systems.
- Writes documentation manuals for automated processes and equipment changes.
- Delivers technical hands-on support for site-based automation and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
- Ensures the integrity, reliability, security, and compliance of OT infrastructure and industrial automation platforms.
- Supports systems across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and laboratory environments.
- Supports CAPEX/OPEX projects.
- Plays a role in ensuring data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness.
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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.
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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, Randstad 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).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
