Automation Engineer

United Consulting Hub, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to support automation systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. You will assist with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system troubleshooting, testing, and system documentation.

The role involves collaboration with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure GMP-compliant operations, system qualification, and ongoing performance improvements. A solid foundation in automation principles and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
• Understanding GMP concepts and equipment qualification.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS activities in pharma production.
• Participate in installation, commissioning, testing, and qualification.
• Review control logic, electrical drawings, and system specs.
• Coordinate with engineering, IT, QA to resolve issues.
• Maintain automation documentation and change records.
• Support validation and compliance for automated systems per GMP.

Skills

Industrial automation basics

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Electrical drawings interpretation

Documentation and testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

SCADA platforms

Job description

The Automation Engineer supports automation systems used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities. The role involves assisting with PLC and SCADA systems, equipment troubleshooting, automation testing, system documentation, and compliance with regulated manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and distributed control system activities used in pharmaceutical production environments.
• Participate in automation system installation, commissioning, testing, and qualification activities.
• Assist with reviewing control logic, electrical drawings, system specifications, and automation-related technical documentation.
• Support testing of automated equipment functions, alarms, interlocks, process sequences, and safety controls.
• Coordinate with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve automation-related issues and improve system performance.
• Maintain automation documentation, change records, test evidence, and system configuration information.
• Support validation and compliance activities for automated systems in accordance with GMP and applicable computerized system requirements.

Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of industrial automation, PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and control system fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, or other industrial automation platforms.
• Understanding of electrical drawings, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, and automated equipment.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, system testing, equipment qualification, and computerized system validation concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• Academic or internship experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, or industrial automation projects.