Automation Engineer

Company: Syner-G BioPharma Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: A career here is life-enhancing. At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner. Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com POSITION OVERVIEW : We are looking for an Automation Engineer who provides administrative and technical oversight of Building Automation Systems (BAS) in a GMP-regulated environment, with a primary focus on documentation, change coordination, system monitoring, and compliance support rather than hands-on programming. Acts as a liaison between Facilities, Quality, IT, and external vendors to ensure BAS systems remain compliant, reliable, and inspection-ready. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.) Updating and maintaining BAS/BMS documentation, including SOPs, design documents, and lifecycle deliverables such as DSs, FSs, CAs, RTMs, and RAs. Authoring and executing validation documentation, including BMS IOQs, engineering tests, protocols, and final reports. Owning and managing BAS-related change records, ensuring proper documentation, impact assessment, and GMP compliance. Coordinating and overseeing routine BAS work-order maintenance activities. Reviewing BAS data, including OOS point investigations, user access reviews, and quarterly alarm reviews. Supporting cross-functional communication between Facilities, Quality, IT, and vendors to maintain system reliability and audit readiness. Providing administrative BAS support to supplement technical SMEs who are currently bandwidth-constrained. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS : Education : BS/MS in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field preferred. Experience : Experience working with BMS/EMS platforms, especially Siemens Desigo. Background in GMP documentation, validation, and CSV/SDLC processes. Familiarity with BAS operations in biotech or pharmaceutical environments. Ability to support technical SMEs through strong documentation and compliance execution. Technical Skills : Understanding of BAS/BMS system structure, alarm logic, and point configuration review. Skilled in writing, reviewing, and managing controlled documents and validation protocols. Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional coordination abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM: We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India. COMPENSATION: The expected salary range for this position is $97,000 to $110,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. LEGAL STATEMENT: Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.

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