Engineer, Automation (PLC/HMI/SCADA), Operational Support – Biotech (JP15150)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Automation (PLC/HMI/SCADA), Operational
Support – Biotech (JP15150) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Advanced Technology &
Automation Duration: 3 years with possible conversion to permanent
Posting Date: 03/17/2026 Pay Rate: $36 - $42/hour W2 with benefits
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer, Automation (PLC/HMI/SCADA),
Operational Support for a consulting engagement with our direct
client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description
& Responsibilities: Develop and maintain process control automation
solutions utilizing Rockwell and Siemens Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA). Support functional
area projects focused on improving process
equipment/utilities/facilities -to- sophisticated unit operation
skids to integrate new drug product manufacturing technologies into
clinical/commercial facility. Lead/support technical root cause
analysis, incident investigations, and solving problems related to
process control issues within plant operations. Lead and support
new technology introductions by performing automation engineering
assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes,
and supporting engineering and process qualification runs as
applicable. Provide Continuous Improvement initiatives including
Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and Environmental sustainability
improvements to meet company’s goals Maintain Data Integrity
Assessments with the current company and Industry standards
Collaborate with Drug Product Plant network to improve the
automation design for ATO Drug Product Plant Operations. Own and
close deviations/CAPA within agreed upon timelines. Day-to-day
Operational Support including: Participate in the 24 x 7 Onsite/On
Call rotation. Troubleshooting Support to Mfg. Operations
Automation System Administration Automation System Operating
Systems (OS) and HotFix assessments and rollout Daily manufacturing
and engineering work center team meetings Preventative and
corrective maintenance Automation System spare parts management
Drive true root cause investigations and resolutions by interfacing
with equipment Vendors. Business Process Improvements including
departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Why is the
Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team. Top Must
Have Skills: Bachelors degree in Engineering Programming in Python
Familiarity with PLCs Basic Qualifications: Master degree OR
Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6
years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of
experience Interview process: Video interviews. We invite qualified
candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If
you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular
position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on
our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to
share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in
applying for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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