Automation Engineer II

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What you will do

Automation Engineer II, working under general supervision, is responsible for providing technical support recipe management and automated systems, ensuring effective system performance, process optimization and reliable, efficient manufacturing operations. 

The Automation Engineer II, working under general supervision, is responsible for providing technical support for recipe management systems, manufacturing automation platforms, and computerized systems that support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role supports the administration, configuration, maintenance, validation, and continuous improvement of recipe-driven manufacturing processes and automation applications.

The Automation Engineer II partners with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Validation, Engineering, and Information Technology teams to ensure automation systems operate reliably, recipes are accurately executed, and business objectives related to safety, quality, compliance, and productivity, and operational excellence are achieved. The role participates in system lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, enhancements, troubleshooting, validation, and change control while supporting site automation strategies and digital transformation initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and support recipe management systems and manufacturing automation applications.
• Develop, modify, test, deploy, and maintain manufacturing recipes in accordance with approved change control processes.
• Ensure recipe accuracy, consistency, and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Support recipe version control, security administration, audit trail review, and system governance activities.
• Monitor recipe execution and automation system performance to identify issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Investigate recipe execution failures, automation deviations, alarms, and system performance issues; implement corrective and preventive actions as required.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and other departments for automation, process, and recipe-related issues, including production support, startup activities, troubleshooting, and process investigations.
• Support the integration of recipe management and automation systems with manufacturing equipment, MES, batch management systems, historians, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Support lifecycle management activities for automation systems, including upgrades, enhancements, system maintenance, obsolescence management, and risk mitigation.
• Assist with investigations, Non-Conformances (NCs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), Annual Product Reviews (APRs), and technical assessments related to automation systems and recipe management.
• Support the creation, review, execution, and maintenance of automation and validation documentation, including Validation Plans, User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, Test Scripts, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, and Validation Reports.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Support the review, implementation, and execution of automation-related change controls to ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, data integrity, and company requirements.
• Participate in system performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation reliability, recipe accuracy, operational efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot automation and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as Kepner-Tregoe, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Create, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation related to automation and recipe management systems.
• Maintain required training qualifications and comply with applicable cGMP, safety, and company requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Information Technology personnel.
• Support automation project execution activities, including planning, scheduling, issue tracking, risk management, resource coordination, and status reporting.
• Participate in project teams and coordinate activities required to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Assist in developing and maintaining site automation strategies, technology roadmaps, and system lifecycle plans.
• Train end users and system owners on recipe management systems, automation applications, and related procedures.
• Participate in the review and approval of Computer System Validation (CSV), Commissioning, and Qualification documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections as a subject matter resource for assigned automation and recipe management systems.
• Exercise sound technical judgment to resolve moderately complex issues affecting manufacturing operations, product quality, compliance, and business performance.
• Maintain proficiency in automation technologies, computerized system validation practices, data integrity requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in automation roles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office software - Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desired Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to address moderately complex business problems and present recommendations effectively
• Leadership skills to influence peer engineers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Results-oriented, quick learner, and motivated to take initiative in tasks

What’s in it for you

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.