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Automation engineer

Automation engineer

EFOR • Toronto, ON, Canada
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical Industry

Join EFOR North America and contribute to the delivery of innovative automation solutions for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across the Greater Toronto Area or in US.

As an Automation Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, integration, validation, and optimization of industrial automation systems used in GMP manufacturing environments. We are open to candidates of all experience levels, from junior engineers looking to grow their careers to experienced automation specialists and technical leads.

What You'll Do

  • Design, configure, program, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, or other manufacturing automation platforms.
  • Develop or review automation documentation including Functional Specifications (FRS), User Requirements Specifications (URS), Control Narratives, Sequence of Operations, and I/O Lists.
  • Participate in system integration activities between automation platforms, MES, historians, packaging equipment, and manufacturing systems.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
  • Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and control system issues during project execution and production support.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation (CQV), Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and IT/OT teams.
  • Ensure automation solutions comply with GMP, GAMP 5, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in change control, deviation investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with equipment vendors and system integrators to ensure successful project execution.

Technologies We Commonly Work With

Experience with one or more of the following is considered an asset:

  • Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
  • GE iFIX
  • Ignition
  • OSIsoft PI Historian (AVEVA PI)
  • SCADA, HMI, PLC and DCS systems

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation systems, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing execution systems.
  • Familiarity with GMP, GAMP 5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISA-88 and/or ISA-95 is an asset.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, qualification (CQV), FAT/SAT, or validation activities is considered a strong advantage.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Ability to work on client sites throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Why Join EFOR?

At EFOR, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects while developing your technical expertise through a variety of assignments. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and career development, offering exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and some of the world's leading life sciences manufacturers.

Whether your expertise is in DeltaV, PLC/SCADA, MES, OT/IT integration, digital manufacturing, serialization, or industrial automation, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your automation career? Apply today and join EFOR North America!

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