Senior Manufacturing Systems Specialist
$110,000–$125,000 year
On-siteBaudette, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Manage the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of manufacturing automation systems by monitoring software applications, leading upgrades, and collaborating with vendors to resolve technical issues. Identify opportunities to improve automation functionality and operational efficiency while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring data integrity for decision-making. Lead automation projects from planning and testing through deployment, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners for new implementations and process enhancements. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing systems, develop user training to drive adoption, and serve as a subject matter expert for automation technologies. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity standards for operational technology environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5-7+ years of experience supporting manufacturing automation systems in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience implementing, upgrading, and maintaining automation systems
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Ability to travel up to 30% between manufacturing sites
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of manufacturing automation platforms and network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Experience with network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and cybersecurity technologies
- Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and related frameworks such as NIST and ISA-99
- Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities
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