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Process Automation Engineer

Intellectt INC

Research Triangle Park, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asepsis, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Change Control, Commissioning, Computer Science, Data Quality, Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operations Management, Process Engineering, Process Validation, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Validation Documentation
LOCATION
Research Triangle Park, NC
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Title: Process Automation Engineer
Location: North Carolina
Duration: Long term

Job Summary

We are seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support automation, commissioning, integration, and startup activities within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role will focus on automated inspection systems, PLC/HMI/SCADA support, MES integration, data historian systems, and validation documentation to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support automation systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and aseptic production areas.
  • Assist with commissioning, integration, and startup of automated inspection equipment.
  • Execute and support FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/IV/OV, and operational readiness activities.
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, vision systems, MES, historian, and IT/OT integrations.
  • Work with OEMs, validation teams, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and IT teams.
  • Support integration of automation systems with MES, SCADA, PI Historian, and plant network systems.
  • Perform automation system maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and change controls.
  • Develop and update automation documentation, SOPs, test protocols, and SDLC deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, validation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.
  • Support startup-driven schedules in an onsite pharmaceutical production environment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in industrial/process automation, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems.
  • Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, and WinCC Unified SCADA preferred.
  • Experience supporting automated inspection systems or pharmaceutical production equipment.
  • Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing, validation, and data integrity requirements.
  • Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ, and automation lifecycle activities.
  • Understanding of IT/OT integration, industrial networking, system architecture, and cybersecurity basics.
  • Familiarity with PAS-X MES, AVEVA PI Historian, ThinManager, and Octoplant/VersionDog preferred.
  • Ability to work onsite in an aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

For more information, please reach out at 732-719-4936 or share your updated resume with padma.priya@intellectt.com.

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