Flexible / Client-Site Based
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a Principal Consultant – Automation Engineering Manager to provide outstanding Project Strategy and Delivery.
Who We Are:
Concuir is a team of Life Science consultants with a passion for making peoples’ lives better. We partner with Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Med Device clients to make a positive impact on the world via predictable project success. Our mission is to improve the lives of our team, clients, and patients.
Who You Are:
Motivated to learn and grow
Team oriented and culture conscious
Recognized in the Life Science Industry for Outstanding Project Success
Requirements
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
Responsibilities
This individual 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, they will combine deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and client leadership to deliver measurable results. They will also play a key role in mentoring consultants, influencing client strategy, and shaping best practices across Concuir’s project portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
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
Over see 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 troubles hooting, start-up, and performance optimization of manufacturing systems
Mentor junior team members and contribute to building Concuir’s high-performing consulting culture
What We Are Offering
Full support and guidance of Concuir’s leadership team and business practices (Recruiting, HR, Operations, Client Relationships and Service Execution) to grow your team.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits as a full-time Concuir employee: 100% employee covered medical, dental, and vision. Life insurance, short and long term disability, maternity / paternity leave, 401K matching, bonus compensation, commuter benefits, home office benefits, uncapped PTO, and more.
Ownership opportunities possible for qualified candidates.
A reasonable estimate of the range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000 (DOE) + Quarterly Bonues (3-10%). The compensation may vary and may be above or below provided range based on factors such as experience and expertise.
- Missing a few qualifications? Please feel free to apply and we will evaluate you at your experience level for other opportunities.
Our Promise to You
“You will learn, grow, and further your life and career goals working with us”
Working with Concuir, Inc.
While our employees are often on client sites, we also offer the autonomy to work remotely when possible.
Mission driven leadership is essential to Concuir, Inc. Our leaders set an example and inspire those they work with. They make time for people and take a sincere interest in them. They prioritize the opportunities to learn and grow with them while showing respect and appreciation.
We embrace our mission and our leadership culture by challenging ourselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our team and our community.
Concuir, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits and Internal Service Quality
Our success depends on the performance and well-being of our people, so we provide top tier benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance and 401k matching. We also strive to maintain work-life balance to support our employees and their families.
We understand to retain talented and performance driven individuals in today’s competitive market, compensation and other benefits must exceed industry standards. We offer additional bonus compensation tied to achieving team and individual performance metrics.
In addition to the standard benefits, we focus on providing an environment that helps our consultants provide outstanding client value, including internal training, efficient communication and client feedback tools.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
