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Senior Automation Engineer

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lewis Center, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ATS Automation is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer. The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design and implementation of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems for manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse operations. This role involves ensuring designs meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as leading commissioning, qualification, and validation activities. The engineer will also support the development and operation of critical automation and software systems, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and drive continuous improvement.

Key focus areas include Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes, Ensure cold room design meets engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Or Master's In Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Refrigeration And Cold Room Design, and CO2 Cold Room Design And Operation. Important skills include Automated Processes Deployment, Automated Technologies Deployment, Automated Systems Adoption, Project Management, Communication, and CGMP. Preferred (not required): OT/IT Convergence, Industrial Networks, and System Integration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Automated Processes DeploymentAutomated Technologies DeploymentAutomated Systems AdoptionProject ManagementCommunicationCGMPValidation ProcessesOT/IT ConvergenceIndustrial NetworksSystem Integration

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Related Discipline10+ Years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold Room Design5+ Years in CO2 Cold Room Design and OperationExperience in Operational GxP-Regulated EnvironmentExperience in Regulated Environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)Willingness to Travel (30%)Fluent in English

Full job description

ATS Company: PA Solutions

Requisition ID: 17347

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445 Guaynabo, PR, US, 00968-8058

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Senior Automation Engineer

Your Responsbilities

  • Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Customer’s Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation

  • Ensure the cold room design meet engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements.

  • Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2.

  • Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems.

  • Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems.

  • Lead cold room operational training and system adoption

  • Partner with Quality Assurance, Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance.

  • Serve as a recognized Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, establishing operational methodologies and best practices.

  • Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project requirements, milestones, and schedule commitments.

  • Apply engineering principles and practices across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems.

  • Drive continuous improvement to simplify and optimize cold room design and operational processes.

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration.

  • Work closely with cold room vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts, technical specifications, and deliverables meet the customer’s requirements.

  • Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration.

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

  • 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design

  • 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation

  • Proficiency in Automated processes, technologies and systems deployment and adoption

  • Strong project management and communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes.

  • Experience working in an operational GxP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards

  • Direct experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)

  • Willingness to travel (30%), as required; Fluent in English with effective communication skills

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