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Senior Automation Engineer

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Design and lead CO2 Cold Chain systems for manufacturing and packaging at Cencora. Ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in refrigeration processes.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design of Cold Room/Refrigeration systems and processes used in Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse operation
  • Ensure the cold room design meets engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance specifications and requirements
  • Lead commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and operation of new AOH ASRS cold room with CO2
  • Lead and support the development, testing, implementation, validation, and operation of critical automation and software systems
  • Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for the cold room systems
  • Lead cold room operational training and system adoption
  • Partner with Quality Assurance, Computer System Validation (CSV), Packaging, Manufacturing, and IT/OT teams to maintain GxP compliance
  • Serve as a recognized Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cold room systems, establishing operational methodologies and best practices
  • Ensure commissioning and qualification activities align with project requirements, milestones, and schedule commitments
  • Apply engineering principles and practices across cold room automation, controls and integrated systems
  • Drive continuous improvement to simplify and optimize cold room design and operational processes
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial networks, and system integration
  • Work closely with cold room vendors/consultants, ensuring contracts, technical specifications, and deliverables meet requirements
  • Effectively lead and influence teams, achieving both technical outcomes and strong collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS in engineering
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred
  • 10+ years in Industrial Refrigeration and Cold room Design
  • 5+ years in CO2 cold room design and operation
  • Proficiency in Automated processes, technologies and systems deployment and adoption
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP and validation processes
  • Experience working in an operational GxP-regulated environment with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and standards
  • Direct experience working in regulated environments (GMP, OSHA, EPA)
  • Willingness to travel (30%)
  • Fluent in English with effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Backup dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Infertility coverage
  • Family building support
  • Behavioral health solutions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Professional development resources
  • Training programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee resource groups
  • Volunteer activities

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Hard Skills & Tools
Cold Room Systems EngineeringAutomation TechnologiesValidation ProcessesOperational MethodologiesSystem Integration
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration