Engineer Principal, Automation (Hiring Immediately)
3 Key Consulting • thousand oaks, ca • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
Job Title: Engineer Principal, Automation - (JP11856) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Advanced Technology and Automation Duration: 1 year with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent Rate : $58-64/Hour (contingent on market) Posting Date: 10/03/23 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Automation Principal Senior for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: Client is seeking a contract Principal Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks, California to augment our Automation team. This role will support Drug Product Assembly & Packaging equipment, Critical Equipment Monitoring systems (CEMS), and technology development projects within the Drug Product Automation team by maintaining and improving automation systems, new technology introduction, and critical site support. The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary commun...