Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)

Work with advanced platforms and technologies driving the next generation of pharmaceutical manufacturing If you're an automation engineer who enjoys complex systems, modern technology and continuous learning, this is an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing platforms in the industry. At Moderna, you'll support and enhance a highly connected digital manufacturing environment spanning Emerson DeltaV, MES, PLC/SCADA systems, historian platforms, OT infrastructure and emerging technologies that are helping redefine how medicines are manufactured around the world. Unlike many automation roles focused primarily on maintaining legacy systems, this position offers exposure across a modern technology ecosystem with opportunities to influence upgrades, solve complex integration challenges, support new technology implementation and contribute to the continued evolution of a growing manufacturing operation. As Moderna continues to expand its global mRNA platform, you'll join a site that combines biotech innovation, advanced automation and digital-first manufacturing, providing the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while working on systems that have a direct impact on patient outcomes. We're not looking for someone who simply wants to maintain existing systems. We're looking for someone who is excited by complex technology, thrives on solving challenging problems and wants to help build what's next. If you're energized by advanced technology, modern manufacturing and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing global biotech company, we'd love to hear from you. About Moderna Joining Moderna means helping shape the future of medicine. You'll work alongside exceptional global teams advancing mRNA science while building a career that combines cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing and meaningful impact for patients around the world. Moderna is strengthening Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership focused on pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will support rapid response to future health threats while creating skilled jobs and developing local talent. We welcome professionals ready to help advance global health security. This role sits at the intersection of automation, manufacturing, engineering and digital technology. You'll take ownership of critical GxP automation and digital manufacturing systems, supporting their full lifecycle from implementation and commissioning through validation, operation, maintenance and continuous improvement. Working within a highly automated, technology-driven manufacturing environment, you'll help sustain reliable and compliant operation across manufacturing equipment, control platforms, manufacturing execution systems, historian platforms and associated digital integrations. You'll also have opportunities to explore emerging technologies, including Generative AI, and how they can be applied within a regulated manufacturing environment. Here's What You'll Do Take technical ownership of critical automation and digital manufacturing systems across the Moderna Clayton site. Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support to ensure manufacturing reliability, compliance and performance. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for assigned systems, driving technical decisions and lifecycle management activities. Support and enhance platforms including Emerson DeltaV, MES, PLC/SCADA systems, historians and associated OT infrastructure. Design, configure, test and implement system changes using a risk-based and compliant approach. Drive automation upgrades, system improvements and technology lifecycle initiatives. Solve complex integration challenges across manufacturing equipment, control systems and digital platforms. Contribute to automation projects from design and commissioning through validation and operational handover. Lead technical activities for system modifications, upgrades and