Automation Engineer
Posted 26 Aug 2026
Advertised as “6502- Automation Engineer / Automation Engineer ”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAutomation, Computer Science, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Description
Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Overview:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience supporting, programming, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. This position will provide hands-on automation support for manufacturing systems and equipment, including PLC/HMI programming, system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation systems using Studio 5000
- Develop and support HMI applications using FactoryTalk Optix
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automated manufacturing equipment
- Support commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network-related issues
- Support integration of manufacturing equipment with site systems and ancillary equipment
- Perform source code review, updates, backups, and code management
- Support SQL/database-related activities associated with automation and manufacturing systems
- Assist with industrial network configuration, troubleshooting, and basic network administration
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, vendors, and OEM personnel to resolve equipment and automation issues
- Update technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides