Process Automation Engineer II -Biotech

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Process Automation Engineer II to join our team in Petaluma, United States. In this role, you will partner with cross functional teams to design, develop, and implement hardware and software automation solutions to create new capabilities and to optimize the performance of existing manufacturing processesAnalyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for automationMonitor and report on the performance and ROI of automated processesAct as a technical SME responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a scalable automated solution using industry-standard tools and technologiesLead technical projects and interface with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.Troubleshoot process issues using root cause analysis and implement engineered solutions to address issues.Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE's) to optimize processes, address quality issues and automate solutions in the production environment.Analyze test results, issue reports and make technical recommendations.Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop processes for new products and improve processes of existing products through automation of the workflow.Identify hardware, write business case for acquisition and install hardware and software in a laboratory environment.  Perform installation, operation and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ), verification and validations.Collaborate with quality assurance to develop, write and execute verification and validation plans.Provide end user documentation/trainings to manufacturing staff to operate and perform automated manufacturing processes.Collaborate with applications development team to implement automated solutions that integrate with MES.Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in process automation