Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation control systems for BMS, EMS, and SCADA to monitor critical parameters like temperature, humidity, and HVAC performance.
• Configure and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for operator control and monitoring of pharmaceutical processes.
• Collaborate with IT to define requirements for low-voltage cabling, IP address allocation, network security, and VPN access.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and qualification of automation hardware and software systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues between PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure all automation systems meet GxP, FDA, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance standards.
• Prepare and maintain validation documentation including IQ/OQ protocols, URS, FRS, and SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of experience working with automation systems in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device).
• Hands-on experience with BMS, EMS, and SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, or Rockwell FactoryTalk).
• Proficiency in HMI development (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Electric).
• Working knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, alarm management, and data historian integration.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements including 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, and GAMP 5.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting 503A and/or 503B compounding operations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other facility layout and engineering design tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and the use of statistical tools for performance improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401k with employer matching contribution.
• Offsite team retreats.

About the Company

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery.