Automation Engineer III: BMS/PLC/OEM for GMP

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer III focused on BMS, PLC, and OEM systems to maintain and enhance manufacturing automation platforms in a GMP environment. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver compliant, reliable operations and lead improvements for current and future capabilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/DeltaV, PLC, BMS, and SCADA, strong documentation practices, and a proven ability to navigate FDA 21 CFR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical GMP operations or 9+ years equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with DCS platforms, preferably DeltaV.
• Experience supporting PLC, BMS, and SCADA/HMI systems in regulated manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automation validation, change controls, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
• Experience with OSI PI or similar historian.
• Strong industrial communication protocols and control system architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize BMS, PLC, OEM, and other manufacturing automation systems.
• Support design, configuration, installation, and lifecycle management of automation hardware and software.
• Integrate OEM and third‑party equipment with site DCS, BMS, and manufacturing systems.
• Lead automation activities for capital projects, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Develop URS, FS, DDS, HDS, and SDS documentation for automation solutions.
• Execute and support change controls, validation activities, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve complex production issues.
• Support GMP manufacturing operations through on‑call and on‑site support.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for reliability, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DeltaV

OSI PI

PLC

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer III focused on BMS, PLC, and OEM systems to maintain and enhance manufacturing automation platforms in a GMP environment. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver compliant, reliable operations and lead improvements for current and future capabilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/DeltaV, PLC, BMS, and SCADA, strong documentation practices, and a proven ability to navigate FDA 21 CFR