3 Key Consulting, Inc.

Automation Engineer (DCS/DeltaV) - Bioprocess Manufacturing Support - (JP15648)

3 Key Consulting, Inc.  •  Thousand Oaks, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer (DCS/DeltaV) - Bioprocess Manufacturing Support - (JP15648)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Advanced Technology & Automation
Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 07/30/2026
Pay Rate: $40 - $46/hour W2 with benefits
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.  Monday - Friday - 8am - 5:00pm. Must be willing to be on call - After hours support once every 6 weeks (Manufacturing calls that come in, resolve any issues that come up) - 1 call per week (call is 2 hours)

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Senior DeltaV/DCS Automation Engineer – Bioprocess Manufacturing Support for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.


Our client is seeking an External Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks, California to augment their MCS F&E Automation team. This role will support ongoing biological processes by updating, maintaining, and improving DeltaV automation systems, and providing critical site support. The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary communication and collaboration, and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in cross-functional teams is critical for this role.

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must Have Skills:
  • Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
  • Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  • Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to help translate process requirements into automation and engineering design.
  • Participate in technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Design and test of automated process equipment. Support new product and technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering runs.
  • Support capital projects by applying advanced automation engineering principles in the design, specification, configuration, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred. Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
  • Development of detailed specification, engineering documents, SOPs, and operating standards.


Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • *Education: B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biotech, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field that reviews automation or engineering control.
  • Working knowledge on networking and virtual server architecture
  • Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks and network communication (TCP/IP, Profibus, Ethernet, wireless, fieldbus, WAGO IO, etc.)
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
  • Direct experience with bioprocess unit operations such as bioreactors, chromatography, filtration, et cetera.
  • Strong communication/presentation skills especially with engineering documentation.
  • *Must have knowledge level to independently coordinate with vendors to renew service
  • *Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.
  • *Engineering experience- from college grad to 2 years
  • *Must be willing to be on call


Red Flags:
  • Inability to discuss skills listed on their resume during the job interview
  • Multiple short contracts


Interview process:
  • Virtual interview with manager
  • Vqirtual interview with team members next


We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to  resumes@3keyconsulting.com  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

3 Key Consulting, Inc.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry
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Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Simi Valley, CA
Year Founded
2009
Website
3keyconsulting.com
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