
About This Role
ASrEngineer I/IIinAutomation & MES is a key member of the RTP Bio Automation & MES team, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and large-scale capital and improvement projects. This role provides technical leadership forDeltaVandSyncadeMES systems, partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain robust automation solutions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
WhatYou’llDo
Provide technical leadership and hands-on support forDeltaVandSyncadeMES systems across development, validation, and production environments
Design, implement, andmaintainsoftware solutions and interfaces with systems such as PI Historian, Oracle, CMMS, Veeva, LIMS, and other enterprise platforms
Author, review, and approve automation and MES documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and lifecycle documents
Execute and own change controls for validated automation systems in compliance with site and quality requirements
Troubleshoot automation and MES issues to support manufacturing operations, including participation in an on-call rotation
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to define validation strategies and ensure alignment across deliverables
Lead or support medium to large automation projects with minimal direction
Mentor and train junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the automation function
Who You Are
You are a technically strong automation engineer who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across functions to solve complex problems.
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer I: 93,000-121,000 pay range
Bachelor’sdegree inengineeringfrom an accredited collegeor university
At minimum4 years of experiencein automation engineering
Hands-on exposure to DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
Required Skills for a Sr Engineer II: 107,000-143,000 pay range
Bachelor’sdegree inengineeringfrom an accredited collegeor university
At minimum 6 years of experiencein automation engineering
Proven proficiency with DeltaV and/or Syncade recipe authoring
Strong experience with validated systems, including documentation and change control execution
Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software and hardware issues
Experience developing and leading design philosophy and standardization across DeltaV and/or Syncade MES systems
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree inAutomation, Electrical, Chemical,orMechanical Engineeringfrom an accredited college or university
Experiencein automation engineeringsupporting manufacturing operations in a large-scale biotech or pharmaceutical environment
Experience working with bothDeltaVandSyncadeMES platforms
Familiarity with batch reporting, MES design principles, and review-by-exception concepts
Experience supporting technology transfer, capital projects, or site-wide improvements
Prior experience mentoring or training junior engineers
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $93,000.00-$143,000.00
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:
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 onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
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.

Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.
We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.
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