Automation Engineer

United Pharma; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma is seeking an Automation Engineer to advance automation and manufacturing technology initiatives. The role focuses on improving control systems, supporting production operations, and driving manufacturing automation improvements.

The position involves designing, programming, maintaining, and enhancing industrial automation and control systems, with emphasis on PLC, HMI, SCADA technologies and robust technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of industrial networking and control-system architecture.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, maintain, and improve industrial automation and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot automation and controls issues and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in process improvement, equipment upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and validation records.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Industrial networking

Control-system architecture

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and manufacturing technology initiatives for a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare products manufacturer. This role will focus on improving control systems, supporting production operations, and advancing manufacturing automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, program, maintain, and improve industrial automation and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot automation and controls issues and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in process improvement, equipment upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and validation records.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC and HMI systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of industrial networking and control-system architecture.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams.