Principal Consultant - Automation Engineering Manager

Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager

Location: Flexible / Client-Site Based 

Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 (DOE) + Quarterly Bonus (3–10%) 

Let’s Talk About Culture

Are you ready for a culture you deserve? At Concuir, we intentionally cultivate a workplace centered on Life/Work Integration where you are empowered to bring your full self to work every day. 

Our leadership team fosters psychological safety, enabling open collaboration, innovation, and high performance. This environment fuels creativity, strengthens productivity, and drives better outcomes for our clients and ultimately, the patients they serve.

We are seeking a Principal-Level Leader who is motivated, strategic, and collaborative, with deep experience in the life sciences industry. If you are passionate about leading complex initiatives while continuing to grow personally and professionally, Concuir offers the platform to do both. 

About the Role

As a Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager, you will serve as a technical and project leadershipauthority across high-impact engagements in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturing. 

You will lead complex automation and engineering programs from concept through qualification and commercialization, guiding clients through scale-up, facility implementation, and operational excellence initiatives. In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and client leadership to deliver measurable results. 

You will also play a key role in mentoring consultants, influencing client strategy, and shaping best practices across Concuir’s project portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex capital and/or expense projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, influencing engineering, automation, and manufacturing strategies 
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects or programs, with accountability for overall delivery and client satisfaction 
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across process engineering, quality, validation, and operations teams 
• Provide technical leadership in automation systems, process equipment, utilities, and facility integration 
• Lead technology transfers, facility expansions, and process scale-ups for commercial manufacturing 
• Oversee and contribute to cGMP documentation, including change controls, investigations, commissioning, and qualification protocols 
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications
• Lead troubleshooting, start-up, and performance optimization of manufacturing systems 
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building Concuir’s high-performing consulting culture

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing within GAMP5-regulated environments
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline 
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline required; advanced degree a plus) 
• Demonstrated expertise in automation engineering, process systems, and/or facilities & utilities 
• Strong experience leading large-scale capital projects and cross-functional programs
• Deep understanding of cGMP/cGxP requirements, regulatory expectations, and validation practices 
• Experience with clean utilities (e.g., WFI, RO/DI systems) strongly preferred 
• Proven success managing stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and risk in complex environments 
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Ability to operate as both a strategic thinker and a hands-on technical leader
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and elevate team performance 

Our Purpose

To be a recognized leader in cGxP project strategy and delivery for the pharma and biotech industry. 

Our Mission

To improve the lives of our people, clients, and patients

“We make the lives better of people who make lives better™.”

What We Value

• We Are Better Together: We embrace diverse perspectives to strengthen our team and outcomes 
• We Learn and Grow: Continuous development is core to who we are 
• We Deliver Excellence: High performers driving exceptional results 
• We Value Our People: Supporting individual goals while achieving collective success 
• We Serve with Purpose: Enhancing therapies that improve and save lives 

What You Can Expect

• Leadership opportunities on high-visibility, complex projects
• A strong platform for career growth and technical leadership
• Flexibility, including remote work when project scope allows
• A people-first culture focused on development, mentorship, and respect

Equal Opportunity

Concuir, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.