Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Validation Engineer
About The Company
Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is a global consulting and staffing partner established in 2014, serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and IT industries across the USA, Canada, and India. We provide specialized consulting and staffing solutions across Quality & Validation, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and IT, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term client success.
Position:Automation Engineer
Location:
New Jersey
Duration:
Long Term
Job Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Automation/Controls Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has a strong PLC/SCADA background within a GMP pharmaceutical environment and is comfortable troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment on the production floor. This is a mid-level opportunity for someone with a solid engineering foundation who is still technically hands-on and interested in continuing to learn.
- Support and troubleshoot manufacturing automation and controls systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, electrical, software, and industrial networking issues.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and support PLC-based automation systems.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and support SCADA/HMI systems.
- Support automated manufacturing equipment on the production floor.
- Support equipment integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, and capital projects.
- Perform root-cause analysis and resolve automation-related issues.
- Support automation validation, change control, investigations, and data integrity activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Validation teams.
- Support continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems.
- 4 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical automation/controls experience.
- Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC systems.
- Strong SCADA/HMI experience with systems such as Ignition, iFix, or WinCC.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
- Experience working in GMP/cGMP manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of GMP, automation validation, change control, investigations, and data integrity.
- Experience with industrial networking and automation communication protocols preferred.
- Experience with sterile manufacturing or filling lines highly preferred.
- Experience with equipment integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, or capital projects.
- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Must be technically hands-on.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Stark Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
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