Automation Engineer 1
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Junior
Bachelor's
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technological field is required.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in industrial or process automation, controls, or systems engineering is required.
- Working knowledge of industrial networks, communication protocols, and programming or configuring programmable logic controllers, including Rockwell Allen-Bradley and Siemens, is required.
- Experience designing control panels and automation hardware is required.
- Experience testing, commissioning, and validating computer systems, including computer system validation, is required.
- Experience integrating industrial or manufacturing systems with enterprise information technology platforms, including identity providers such as Okta and Azure Active Directory, for single sign-on, role-based access control, and centralized user management is required.
- Effective written and oral leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
- Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including gowning, is required.
- Willingness to participate in a future on-call rotation for off-hours troubleshooting and issue resolution is required.
Responsibilities
- Support critical automation projects throughout the project life cycle and maintain systems in a validated state after go-live.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams to support their projects and operational needs.
- Follow design standards for automation platforms, including SCADA/Ignition, Historian/Canary, and Rockwell programmable logic controllers.
- Provide configuration, development, and break-fix day-to-day support for automation systems while maintaining compliance and following safety guidelines.
- Manage automation system documentation, including wiring diagrams, updated loop drawings, and software code; author standard operating procedures; prepare technical and user documentation; and conduct system training.
- Support system maintenance and the automation life cycle by reviewing application patching, documenting test plans, and executing test scripts.
- Work with business users to educate them and enhance data collection and contextualization for future digital needs.
- Coordinate with business users to develop batch, material, and audit-trail reports that support efficient operations.
- Support new client introductions and technology transfers of new products into the facility, including new process equipment installation.
- Support laboratory operations and laboratory equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of integrating or interfacing equipment with control systems through OPC and EtherNet/IP is preferred.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems such as Ignition and OSIsoft PI, and historians such as Canary, is preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and GAMP 5 industry recommendations, is preferred.
- Knowledge of process data analytics is preferred.
- Experience working in a regulated industry or a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Knowledge or experience working in a contract development and manufacturing organization is preferred.
- Knowledge or experience working with manufacturing execution systems such as Apprentice or Syncade is preferred.
- Creative thinking, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are preferred.
About the company
ElevateBio combines manufacturing, therapeutic development, and advanced technologies to enable discovery, development, and commercialization of cell and gene therapies. It uses proprietary gene editing and iPSC technologies to create therapies and scale manufacturing, often collaborating with biotech companies and healthcare providers. Its end-to-end ecosystem—from discovery to commercialization—gives it a platform to pursue differentiated technologies and remove barriers to scientific breakthroughs, supported by partnerships with Kyverna Therapeutics and Novo Nordisk. The goal is to build and bring to market a broad portfolio of cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicines by expanding manufacturing capabilities and enabling ecosystem collaborations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 revenue rose for a sixth straight year, with 98% batch success.
- July 2026 Kyverna agreement secures U.S. commercial and global clinical supply.
- May 2026 ASGCT data expanded editing modalities, LNP delivery, and AI-designed proteins.
What critics are saying
- ElevateBio cut 17% of staff in March 2025, signaling persistent pressure.
- Kyverna's July 2026 supply deal ties revenue to miv-cel approval in Q4 2026.
- Autologous cell therapy economics remain brutal; a failed Waltham launch would damage valuations.
What makes ElevateBio unique
- ElevateBio combines Life Edit discovery with BaseCamp manufacturing across one platform.
- Waltham and Pittsburgh sites support integrated development, manufacturing, and commercialization workflows.
- Sartorius chose ElevateBio as a preferred Eveo partner for automated cell therapy production.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours