Automation Engineer

Job Description Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines for intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient delivery methods, Arrowhead therapies trigger RNA interference to induce rapid, deep, and durable gene knockdown. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a natural mechanism in cells that inhibits specific gene expression, affecting protein production. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this pathway to develop innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, often involving overproduction of proteins. Our technologies enable us to address conditions across various therapeutic areas, including targets not accessible by small molecules or biologics. Arrowhead is pioneering efforts to expand RNAi applications beyond the liver, with clinical pipelines targeting liver and lung diseases, and a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, with R&D teams in Madison, WI, and San Diego, CA, and a manufacturing facility in Verona, WI, our employees are science-driven innovators committed to bringing new therapies to patients. The Position The Engineer I, Automation, provides technical leadership for manufacturing process control system projects and supports continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity. Responsibilities include ensuring reliable operation of process control programming, hardware, and network infrastructure, implementing quality and safety improvements, supporting system lifecycle management, and assisting with the transfer of new automated equipment to manufacturing. Responsibilities Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems and process control hardware. Lead automation design and programming projects of moderate complexity, collaborating on deliverables, managing risks, and meeting timelines. Define project scope and deliverables, providing guidance and oversight of contracted system integrators. Maintain technical documentation and electrical/network drawings. Develop SOPs for process control system administration and change management. Perform administrative tasks such as backups and patches. Troubleshoot automation programming and hardware issues to support operations. Partner with IS&I to manage network infrastructure and hardware. Manage system lifecycle, including assessments and upgrades. Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and procedures. Serve as a point of contact for automation needs and issues within Plant Operations and IS&I. Support audit activities as needed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in Automation Engineering. Proven expertise in PLC and SCADA programming. Knowledge of cGMP / GAMP automation standards. Strong communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SIEMENS hardware and software (STEP 7, WinCC, Process Historian). Experience in regulated environments. Knowledge of process control instrumentation and troubleshooting. Understanding of process control network infrastructure and FDA compliance. Salary range in Wisconsin: $105,000—$125,000 USD. Arrowhead offers competitive salaries and benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. California Applicant Privacy Policy J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Verona, Veneto, IT

Posted Date: 8/17/2025