# Sr. Engineer I, Automation

Hiring organization: [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/822548eb-6aac-4fa8-9197-afd9b3775ca4

Listed on Moderna's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 121600 – 194500 USD per year

## Summary

A hands-on automation engineer will implement and optimize process control systems across Moderna's manufacturing facilities, working with DCS, PLCs, and SCADA platforms to advance smart manufacturing capabilities. This role suits experienced automation engineers in pharma or biotech who want to drive technical initiatives across a multi-site operation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

_Our summary, not Moderna's wording._

## Skills named

OPC Open Platform Communications, Robotics, SCADA

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5–8 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS process control systems
- Industrial protocol experience including HART, Ethernet I/P, OPC
- Hands-on experience with middleware tools like Kepware
- Working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing operations
- Understanding of GAMP and Computer System Validation
- Experience developing automation documentation including URS, FRS, CDS, and validation protocols
- Understanding of 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance

## Nice to have

- Proactive and self-motivated approach
- Motivation to lead projects and drive initiatives
- Curiosity to learn new technologies
- Creative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and make timely decisions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative mindset with commitment to operational excellence

Apply on Moderna's site: https://modernatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/M_tx/job/Marlborough-Massachusetts/Senior-Engineer-I--Automation_R19375