Automation Engineer

Piper Companies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare products manufacturer for a permanent onsite position located in Wilson, NC. The Automation Engineer will drive automation initiatives, optimize control systems, and support manufacturing technology improvements across production operations.

The responsibilities include designing, programming, and maintaining automation, supporting PLC/HMI/SCADA, troubleshooting issues, participating in process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Experience supporting PLC and HMI in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and control system architecture.
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain industrial automation and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in process improvement and equipment modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and validation records.

Skills

PLC and HMI experience

Industrial networking knowledge

Regulated manufacturing environments

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturer within the pharmaceutical and healthcare products industry for a permanent onsite position located in Wilson, NC. The Automation Engineer will drive automation initiatives, optimize control systems, and support manufacturing technology improvements across production operations.

Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer include:

• Design, program, and maintain industrial automation and control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in process improvement and equipment modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and validation records.

Qualifications for the Automation Engineer include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting PLC and HMI platforms in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and control system architecture.
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Compensation for the Automation Engineer:

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401(k)

This job opens for applications on 8/17/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: automation engineer, PLC, HMI, SCADA, controls engineer, process automation, industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, validation, GMP, networking, process optimization

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