Automation Engineer III

The Role:

The Role: Moderna is seeking an Automation Engineer III to drive the advancement of our next generation of automated laboratory systems, processes, and equipment. Reporting to the Head of Applied Technologies, the individual in this role will focus on the development of novel solutions and custom automated laboratory equipment for use in the production of messenger RNA based vaccines and therapeutics at Moderna for use in our Research, Development, High-Throughput, Pre-Clinical, and GMP laboratories. He/she will play a key role during the design, build, test, deploy, support and improvement lifecycles of key laboratory systems deployed at Moderna Here's What You'll Do: Develop specialized Biomanufacturing equipment to enable key scientific processes for Moderna's mRNA portfolio, spanning the areas of R&D, Drug Substance, Drug Product, Fill-Finish, QC Release, and other related laboratory processes. Work cross-functionally alongside colleagues in Process Development, Manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, MS&T, Quality, IT, Operations, and related teams as required to determine business requirements and deliver novel automated laboratory solutions. Mechanical and Electrical Computer Aided Design (CAD), system prototyping, conceptual refinement, and final delivery Develop novel or improve existing PLC/HMI software for novel automated laboratory equipment Lead efforts to successfully deploy custom designed biomanufacturing equipment for use at Moderna in a pre-clinical, GLP, and GMP environment Here's What You'll Bring to the Table: Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field 3+ years' experience in Biotech, Pharma, Diagnostics, or related field Knowledge of CAD modeling, firmware/software development, design for manufacture Skills required: Analytical approach, creative problem solving, vendor communication, MS Office This candidate will be hands-on, methodical, and well organized with a proven track record of successful equipment design Exceptional written and oral communication Job Description 08:16 AM 12/20/2022 Page 2 of 2 Understand basic method and laboratory equipment troubleshooting Preferred Qualifications: M.S. /PHD in Engineering, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field 5+ years' experience in Biotech, Pharma, Diagnostics, or related field Prior success in developing automated equipment for life sciences, biotech, and pharma applications Familiarity with a variety of sensor and fluidics' process control technologies GMP Experience is a plus The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, respectful, with exemplary work ethic in line with our mission. A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative. Demonstrated experience with industrial automation programming interfaces (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (i.e. Rockwell Automation, Delta V