Spark Life Solutions Inc
Automation Engineer
Salary
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Job type
Contractor
Location
Burnsville, North Carolina, US
Remote
No
Posted
1 week ago
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Title: Automation Engineer
Location: NC
Summary
We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer with strong PLC expertise to support and enhance automation systems in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, compliance, and efficiency across production lines.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Perform system upgrades, modifications, and validations in compliance with GMP standards
- Develop and maintain documentation including FDS, HDS, SDS, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Maintenance) to ensure smooth operations
- Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (FDA, MHRA, etc.)
- Monitor system performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering or related field
- Hands-on experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
- Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware)
- Strong understanding of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and validation processes
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
- Exposure to DCS systems and MES integration
- Familiarity with CSV (Computer System Validation)
Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, compliance, and efficiency across production lines
- Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Perform system upgrades, modifications, and validations in compliance with GMP standards
- Develop and maintain documentation including FDS, HDS, SDS, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Maintenance) to ensure smooth operations
- Support audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (FDA, MHRA, etc.)
- Monitor system performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering or related field
- Hands-on experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
- Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware)
- Strong understanding of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and validation processes
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
- Exposure to DCS systems and MES integration
- Familiarity with CSV (Computer System Validation)
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