Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Digital Manufacturing Systems Engineer plays a key role in the site’s digital transformation by designing, developing, and deploying electronic manufacturing records and digital workflows. This role leads integration between manufacturing systems (e.g., Tulip MES, Blue Mountain RAM, LabVantage LIMS) and equipment networks, enabling real-time data capture and compliance. The engineer will also support light PLC / HMI programming to facilitate machine-level connectivity. This cross-functional role bridges operations, quality, IT, and engineering to create smart, efficient, and compliant production systems.

Main Duties :

Automation Systems Management :

• Develop and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), SCADA systems, and other manufacturing automation equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum system uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly, implementing long-term solutions that improve system robustness.

LIMS (LabVantage) Administration :

Manufacturing Execution Systems (Tulip) :

Project Implementation and Coordination :

Compliance and Quality Assurance :

Continuous Improvement :

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

The estimated salary range for this role based in Illinois is between $92,500 – 109,900. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include :

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