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Our automation systems play a critical role in manufacturing operations. As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for supporting those systems while helping the organization deliver safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing results. We're looking for a people-focused leader with a strong technical foundation who enjoys developing others, setting clear priorities, and creating an environment where teams can do their best work. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

• Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States

• Work model: Monday - Friday 08:00AM - 4:30PM

In this role, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers and Supervisors supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across the site. You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a highly skilled group of technical professionals

• Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time

• Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations

• Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance

• Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance

• Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes

• Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions

• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs

• Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems

• Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing

• Develop an understanding of the site's automation landscape, including more than 400 servers and 22 manufacturing unit operations

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered

• 8+ years of experience supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies

• At least one year of direct, hands‑on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems

• Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Experience working within regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, GxP‑regulated manufacturing, nuclear, naval, or similarly structured technical environments

• Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems

• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including management of teams of eight or more employees preferred

• Leadership style that values collaboration, open communication, and employee development

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

$141,400.00 - $231,000.00