mîrus Consulting Group is a Puerto Rico based technical services firm headquartered in Humacao. The company specializes in Computer System Validation (CSV) and Information Technology consulting for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries across Puerto Rico and parts of the United States. Its services include the assessment and validation of automation systems, network infrastructures, and business processes, as well as comprehensive project management support to ensure compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Position Summary The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the design, implementation, validation, and lifecycle management of automation systems in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This role ensures systems remain in a state of control, compliance, and reliability, while supporting production, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Automation Systems & Engineering
Develop, configure, and maintain automation systems including:
DCS (DeltaV)
PLCs (Rockwell / Siemens)
SCADA / HMI systems
BMS systems
Support system integration across manufacturing and utility platforms
Maintain system documentation and lifecycle management
Validation & Qualification (Automation Systems)
Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and/or CSV deliverables for automated systems
Generate and review:
Validation Plans
User Requirements Specifications (URS)
Functional/Design Specifications (FRS/DS)
Test protocols and reports
Ensure systems meet GMP and data integrity requirements
Support maintaining systems in a validated state
Operational Support & Troubleshooting
Provide day-to-day automation support to manufacturing operations
Lead and support troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance
Support on-call or off-hours activities as needed
Quality Systems & Compliance
Support and manage Change Controls related to automation systems
Participate in and support:
Deviations
CAPAs
Investigations
Assess impact of system changes on validated state and product quality
Ensure compliance with:
GMP regulations
Data Integrity standards
Internal procedures
Project & Capital Support
Support automation scope for capital projects, upgrades, and expansions
Participate in:
Commissioning and startup activities
Equipment and system qualification
New Product Introduction (NPI) and tech transfer
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in:
System performance
Process efficiency
Automation reliability
Support digital transformation and automation optimization initiatives
Data Integrity & System Lifecycle
Ensure automation systems comply with data integrity and cybersecurity standards
Maintain audit trails, backups, and system security
Support lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field)
7+ years of experience in automation engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in biopharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments
Hands-on experience with:
DeltaV DCS
PLC/HMI/SCADA systems
BMS systems
Experience with:
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV)
Protocol development and execution
Change control systems
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (upstream/downstream preferred)
This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.