Associate Automation Engineer

Role Overview

The Associate Automation Engineer is an integral part of the Oceanside Automation, Data/Digital team within MSAT, supporting the site’s digitalization and data-driven efforts. This role requires an agile individual who is eager to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do

Support daily manufacturing operations and technology transfers by collaborating on automation and data/digital initiatives across various functions. Assist with qualification protocols, help maintain the validated state of control systems, and contribute to small-scope projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is suitable for individuals with a strong desire to learn and adapt to biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, control systems, and design concepts. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of basic engineering principles, automation, or control theories, and be able to apply engineering principles to solve technical problems independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechatronics preferred) or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in automation, engineering, or a related technology field.
• Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience within a biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated GMP environment is a plus but not required.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, control systems, and design concepts.
• Foundational understanding of basic engineering principles, automation, or control theories.
• Familiarity with foundational programming tools (e.g., Python, GitHub), databases, querying tools, and data visualization concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to solve technical problems independently and make sound decisions under ambiguous conditions.
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning, adapting, and applying emerging digital technologies, including AI/ML tools, to manufacturing data.
• Ability to learn and comply with cGMP requirements (including gowning, documentation, and compliance procedures) for performing work within a manufacturing facility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and participating in team discussions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive technical deliverables independently with minimal oversight.

Benefits

• Genentech is an equal opportunity employer.
• Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.