About This Role
The Automation Engineer II/III provides 24/7 process controls/automation technical site support to the Biogen 900 Davis drive, NC manufacturing site. In addition, this role manages multiple small OPEX/CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support the site from initial conception to final closure. The Automation Engineer II/III prioritizes between supporting the site and managing their assigned projects and tasks.
What you’ll do
Design, develop, install, commission, and qualify automation and process control systems supporting commercial and clinical manufacturing operations
Partner with cross-functional teams to define process requirements and develop control system specifications
Configure and program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems to support manufacturing processes
Specify, select, and integrate instrumentation and control systems to ensure reliable and seamless operation
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, system integration, and process control issues in a timely manner
Ensure automation systems meet cGMP and regulatory requirements, supporting validation activities and maintaining compliant documentation
Partner with Quality to support investigations, deviations, and CAPAs to maintain a compliant GMP environment
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Provide technical support, develop preventive maintenance strategies, and participate in on-call or off-shift support as needed
Support and/or lead automation scope for capital and operational projects, including cost estimates, schedules, execution, and development of site standards for control systems and instrumentation
Who You Are
A self-starter and self-motivated individual who drives results and leads change. You are very organized and thrive working in a dynamic environment where strong technical knowledge and execution are required.
Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation and possible shift coverage.
Required Skills for an Engineer II: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 pay range
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience or working knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
Experience with validation processes and documentation:
Writing user requirements
System functional/design documents
Test protocols experience.
Understands risks and associated controls while working in electrically classified areas.
Required Skills for Engineer III: $77,000.00 - $100,000.00 pay range
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
At minimum, 2 years of experience in automation engineering.
At minimum, 2 years of hands-on experience with Rockwell and Wonderware (AVEVA) systems or extensive experience with other Distributed Control Systems (DCS), such as Siemens Plus, or similar platforms, in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with validation processes and documentation:
Writing user requirements
System functional/design documents
Test protocols experience.
Understands risks and associated controls while working in electrically classified areas.
Preferred Skills
Siemens PLCs and HMIs experience is a plus.
Experience in Data Science/Analysis and/or Machine Learning.
Pharmaceutical environment including regulatory requirements associated with 21 CFR Part 11 and supporting validation of control system equipment experience.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Experience or working knowledge of Rockwell platforms.
- Experience or working knowledge of Siemens platforms (Siemens PLCs/HMIs).
- Hands-on experience with Wonderware (AVEVA) systems or extensive experience with other DCS (Siemens or similar).
- Configure and program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems to support manufacturing processes.
- Experience with validation processes and documentation (writing user requirements, system functional/design documents, test protocols).
- Understand risks and associated controls when working in electrically classified areas.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in automation engineering (specified for Engineer III).
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and possible shift coverage.
- Experience with cGMP and regulatory requirements (including 21 CFR Part 11) in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Siemens PLCs and HMIs experience (listed as a plus).
- Experience in Data Science/Analysis and/or Machine Learning.
Biogen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Biogen and has not been reviewed or approved by Biogen.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and often perceived as fair across roles, with total compensation framed as strong when bonus and equity are included. Compensation sentiment is described as above-average overall, though it varies by function and business cycle.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs are repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful part of the total package, including stock programs and an employee stock purchase plan. Equity and bonus elements are portrayed as important contributors to feeling well rewarded beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are described as distinctive, including a year-end shutdown and a paid sabbatical after extended tenure. Vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal-significance days are also presented as supportive of work-life needs.
Biogen Insights
What We Do
Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics. With approximately 7000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Zug, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Denmark. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries. For more information, please visit www.biogen.com. Follow us on social media – Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
