Automation Engineer III — GMP Pharma, Onsite Durham
Novartis
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Job summary
Novartis is seeking an Automation Engineer III in Durham, NC to design, configure, install, and maintain automation systems across manufacturing operations. You will lead projects, integrate third‑party equipment into existing DCS and BMS platforms, and ensure GMP compliance with state-of-the-art validation.
The role requires advanced troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with 5+ years in GMP pharma
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations experience.
- Demonstrated expertise programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DCS platforms (DeltaV).
- Hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI, PLC, and BMS automation systems.
- Experience with MES, data historians (OSI PI), and system-level validation testing.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, install, and maintain automation systems and manufacturing hardware.
- Support integration of third‑party equipment into DCS and BMS platforms.
- Lead automation activities for projects, ensuring delivery within scope, quality, and timeline.
- Develop technical specifications, user requirements, and system design documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and objectives.
- Support new product introductions and ensure successful transition into GMP manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues affecting performance and reliability.
- Execute change controls, investigations, and compliance activities.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Provide on-call automation support for site operations.
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Job description
Novartis is seeking an Automation Engineer III in Durham, NC to design, configure, install, and maintain automation systems across manufacturing operations. You will lead projects, integrate third‑party equipment into existing DCS and BMS platforms, and ensure GMP compliance with state-of-the-art validation.
The role requires advanced troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with 5+ years in GMP pharma
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