Process Automation Engineer
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Intellectt INC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Validation Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Process Automation Engineer
Location:
North Carolina
Duration:
Long term
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.
- 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, Thin Manager, and Octoplant/Version Dog preferred.
- Ability to work onsite in an aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
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