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Automation Engineer | Cincinnati, Ohio (West Chester)

Direct Hire | On-site

Kelly Engineering is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our clients' biomanufacturing team.

Client is open to assisting with relocation expenses.

In this role, you will lead and advise on projects across site departments, including Formulation, Aseptic Filling, Automated Inspection, Packaging, and site-level systems like BAS, AMHS, and Historian. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (MS&T, Engineering, Digital, Quality, Validation, and others) to define requirements, execute projects, and ensure the ongoing operation of automated systems.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead automation efforts for equipment design, optimization, commissioning, and validation.

• Interface with and manage PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, servers, databases, and other automation technologies.

• Serve as the automation SME, providing cross-functional support in process development.

• Review and approve technical documentation, including requirements, specifications, drawings, and coding guidelines.

• Train team members on systems, software, equipment, and procedures, while offering technical guidance.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement temporary or permanent solutions.

• Oversee documentation for equipment and process qualification and maintain SOP compliance.

• Develop, review, and update SOPs and specifications for systems and facilities.

• Recommend and implement productivity, quality, cost, and waste reduction improvements.

• Lead investigations and studies with minimal supervision.

• Support regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring compliance.

• Conduct quality audits to verify proper device functionality.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations within regulated or cGMP environments.

• 2-3 years of proficiency with automation systems such as Rockwell, Ignition, Wonderware, Siemens, Emerson (GE), or B&R.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Familiarity with FactoryTalk Batch and Data Historian/Visualization tools (e.g., OSI PI).

• Experience with Microsoft SQL database design.

• Knowledge of GAMP 5, ISA standards, and change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification processes.

Client offerings

• Benefit package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, sick time, 401k with Matching, company equity, HSA, FSA, Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.