Senior Automation Engineer
Salary$88k – $144k
LocationRENSS - GLOBAL VIEW
Also inRensselaer, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 4, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
BS in Engineering or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in design and maintenance of process control and/or data acquisition systems
Experience programming and troubleshooting the DeltaV DCS
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs
Ability to wear full cleanroom attire
Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire
Author and execute Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test protocols
Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing deviations tied to automated control systems
Experience with Allen-Bradley control system products
Experience with Siemens control system products
Experience with video graphic chart recorders
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Skills
PLC
HMI
DeltaV DCS
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
SOP
GAMP 5
Factory Acceptance Test
Site Acceptance Test
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Retirement benefits
401(k) match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Family support benefits
Build our future together:
About the role
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Automation Engineering team to keep our groundbreaking process controls and process monitoring systems running at peak efficiency. In this role, you will build, develop, and optimize systems for our sophisticated biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams to include Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
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Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
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Work model: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Discover your role:
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Design, develop, and implement software and hardware improvements to automated and new equipment under change control.
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Provide PLC- and HMI-based technical support to various departments per established SOPs.
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Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing deviations tied to automated control systems.
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Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in line with GAMP 5.
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Support process control and monitoring equipment through software design, commissioning, testing, and corrective action.
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Support small manufacturing, engineering, and validation projects.
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Author and execute Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test protocols and system specifications.
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Champion continuous improvement as an everyday outlook, not just a metric.
This role requires:
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BS in Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Experience in the design and maintenance of process control and/or data acquisition systems is required.
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Experience programming and troubleshooting the DeltaV DCS as well as PLCs. Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products and video graphic chart recorders is ideal.
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Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is ideal
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Gowning and Physical Requirements:
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Full cleanroom attire (examples may include including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
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Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire is required
Legal
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
Hiring process
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
$88,300.00 - $143,900.00