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DanaherSenior Automation Engineer
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LocationTonglu, Zhejiang, China
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
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Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Sep 10, 2026
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering fields
Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on automation engineering experience in manufacturing environments
In-depth understanding of automation pyramid and ISA-95 architecture
Proficient in at least one mainstream control system: DCS (ABB 800xA configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting) or PLC (Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal programming and architecture)
Extensive hands-on field commissioning and troubleshooting experience, capable of independently resolving complex control loop and communication issues
Experience with automation systems in bioreactors, chromatography systems, or resin media production lines is preferred
Possess shift supervisory experience and ability to adapt to shift support requirements in production environments
Strong experience in coordinating with cross-departmental teams and providing technical leadership within project groups
Skills
ABB 800xA
Siemens S7-1500
Siemens S7-300
Siemens S7-400
Ladder Logic
SCL
FBD
Siemens Step 7
TIA Portal
DCS
PLC
SCADA
ISA-95
About the role
1.Role Purpose
As a Senior Automation Engineer for the manufacturing plant, this position is responsible for the technical support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant control systems. The role requires a solid understanding of ISA-95 architecture to ensure seamless system integration and optimization. The engineer will solve complex production process control challenges through advanced automation technologies (DCS/PLC/SCADA), ensuring high availability, data integrity, and compliance of production systems, particularly under GxP compliance requirements in biopharmaceutical media production environments.
Responsibilities
2.
Key Responsibilities
● Architecture & Design: Based on ISA-95 standards, lead the design, development, and deployment of plant automation architecture (IT/OT convergence) to ensure system scalability and security.
● System Management: Responsible for engineering design and maintenance of mainstream control systems, must be proficient in at least one mainstream DCS (e.g., ABB 800xA) or PLC (e.g., Siemens S7-1500/300/400) system hardware architecture, control principles, and programming (Ladder Logic, SCL, FBD).
● Hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving complex OT system issues:on the shop floor, including troubleshooting PLC control loops, identifying root causes of equipment malfunctions, and restoring production continuity with minimal downtime.
● Technical Leadership: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in automation to provide daily technical support to production departments, solve complex equipment, process, and material issues, conduct root cause analysis , and implement corrective and preventive actions.
● Project Technical Support: Provide expert technical oversight during the installation, commissioning, and qualification (including FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ) of equipment and production lines, ensuring technical compliance and smooth handover for daily operations.
● Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure all automation systems comply with biopharmaceutical industry regulations (e.g., GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11), guaranteeing data integrity and traceability of production processes.
● Personnel Development: Provide advanced training to operators and technicians to enhance team capabilities in operating and maintaining new equipment and processes.
Requirements
3.Experiences/Education - Required
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering fields.
● Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on automation engineering experience in manufacturing environments, with a preference for candidates with experience from biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or fine chemical industries.
● Technical Skills:
○ In-depth understanding of automation pyramid and ISA-95 architecture.
○ Must be proficient in at least one mainstream control system:
■ DCS: Proficient in ABB systems (e.g.,800xA) configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
■ PLC: Proficient in Siemens systems (e.g., Step 7, TIA Portal) programming and architecture.
○ Extensive hands-on field commissioning and troubleshooting experience, capable of independently resolving complex control loop and communication issues.
● Industry Background: Experience with automation systems in bioreactors, chromatography systems, or resin media production lines is preferred.
Nice to have
4.Experiences/Education - Desired
● Possess shift supervisory experience and ability to adapt to shift support requirements in production environments.
● Cross-functional Communication: Strong experience in coordinating with cross-departmental teams and providing technical leadership within project groups.
About the company
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.