Automation Engineer

ProQuality Network; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ProQuality Network in Central Florida is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to provide onsite support for manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and OT infrastructure in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting automation issues, supporting compliance activities, and participating in upgrades and capital projects.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, IT, vendors, and OEMs to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
• Experience supporting Operational Technology in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS/EMS, industrial networks, servers, and databases.
• Knowledge of Data Integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, CAPAs, Deviations, and Computerized System Validation (CSV).
• Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS/EMS, industrial networks, servers, and OT systems.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and facility automation issues while minimizing downtime.
• Support Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and CSV activities.
• Maintain system documentation, backups, access management, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, qualification, validation, and automation upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, IT, vendors, and OEMs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

BMS/EMS

Industrial networks

Servers

OT systems

Job description

Title: Operational Technology (OT) Engineer

Location : Central Florida, USA - (This position is open to direct candidates only. We are not accepting staffing vendor or third-party candidate submissions)

Work Schedule: Onsite | Monday - Friday (Weekend support as business needs require)

Employment Type: Temporary 5 months Contract

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to provide onsite support for manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and OT infrastructure within a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting automation issues, supporting compliance activities, and participating in equipment upgrades and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS/EMS, industrial networks, servers, and OT systems.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and facility automation issues while minimizing downtime.
• Support Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and CSV activities.
• Maintain system documentation, backups, access management, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, qualification, validation, and automation upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, IT, vendors, and OEMs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
• Experience supporting Operational Technology in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS/EMS, industrial networks, servers, and databases.
• Knowledge of Data Integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, CAPAs, Deviations, and Computerized System Validation (CSV).
• Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Automation platforms such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or Honeywell.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment commissioning/qualification, and OT cybersecurity.