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RoviSys

Senior Automation Engineer - Life Sciences

$110,000 to $145,000 a year

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Jul 13, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Overview

Works directly with customers in the Life Sciences industry to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. Manages customer relationships to ensure long-term account success.

Responsibilities

  • Owns and leads scope of work for Life Sciences projects executed in different platforms.
  • Functions as Project Manager for small to medium sized projects. Assists Project Manager on larger projects in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
  • Manages a portfolio of projects for Life Science customers and contributes to account strategy/planning.
  • Assists in technology program management in partnership with customers
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
  • Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
  • Designs control systems’ network architectures, control strategies and validation plans in a Life Sciences GxP environment.
  • Serves as a technical contact for customers.
  • Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
  • Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities

  • Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
  • Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking directions from the project manager or customer point of contact
  • Oversee the following as part of quality project delivery

Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens

  • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
  • Validation of the system configuration to verify functions
  • Travel to client site for project meetings
  • Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

7-15 years of experience in automation in the Life Sciences industry

As a minimum, must be at least proficient with one or more of the following platforms:

Rockwell

Schneider

AVEVA/PI

  • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of control system design, coding and project execution in a GxP environment
  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
  • B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Competitive Base Salary

$110,000–$145,000, depending on experience

Performance Bonuses

Bonus structure designed to reward results

Travel Perks

Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

Full Benefits Package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

Time Off

Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time

Grow With Us

Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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