Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer (GMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

This Automation Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position ensures that all automation solutions comply with regulatory standards, including computer system validation and electronic batch record or form-fill processes, while upholding strict data integrity and documentation requirements. The engineer supports process control, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives to enable safe, compliant, and efficient production of pharmaceutical products. This role plays a critical part in enabling highly automated manufacturing processes and supports both new facility startups and ongoing operations across API and drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support automation systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Ensure automation systems comply with regulatory standards, including computer system validation and electronic batch record or form-fill processes.
• Support data integrity and documentation requirements for all automation and control systems.
• Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for new and existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances in a timely and thorough manner.
• Support process control and system integration activities to improve automation performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and client teams to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing operations.
• Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations, with a focus on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Conduct testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems in a live manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation strategies and support highly automated manufacturing processes.
• Work with minimal supervision, managing assignments and priorities independently while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Technology.
• 2-8 years of experience in automation or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs, including Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley automation systems and Rockwell technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems and automation equipment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment..

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic batch record (EBR) or form-fill processes in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of computer system validation principles and practices.
• Understanding of data integrity and documentation requirements in GMP settings.
• Experience with highly automated manufacturing facilities and large-scale projects.
• Comfort working on long-term projects with opportunities to transition to other projects as needed.

Work Environment The position follows a compressed work schedule, with 4x10-hour shifts that are highly likely to fall on weekend-oriented schedules. Typical shift options include a weekend shift from Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or Friday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Concord, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Concord,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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