Automation Engineer - Regulated Manufacturing & Validation

SlaterConsult

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Confirm Automation & Validation is seeking a mid-level Automation Engineer to support process automation systems in a highly regulated environment. On-site with clients in Raleigh, NC, you will develop, maintain and optimize automation solutions ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, validating software/hardware, and preparing technical documentation. Candidate should have 2–5 years in pharma/biotech and DeltaV experience.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Engineering or equivalent required.
  • 2–5 years in a regulated industry (pharma, biotech, etc.).
  • Hands-on DeltaV experience (Emerson DCS).
  • Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11.
  • Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, OSI PI Historian, SCADA and PLCs.
  • Troubleshooting in a 24/7 cGMP manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and consultative skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site automation engineering support and troubleshooting.
  • Design, configure, implement and maintain manufacturing automation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Historians).
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISA88, GAMP, ASTM E2500 and other industry standards.
  • Work collaboratively with clients, vendors and project teams.
  • Develop and execute test cases for system validation.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including hardware/software design specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Consultative role
Regulated industry experience
On-site collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV (Emerson DCS)
Rockwell
Siemens
OSI PI Historian
SCADA
PLCs

Job description

Confirm Automation & Validation is seeking a mid-level Automation Engineer to support process automation systems in a highly regulated environment. On-site with clients in Raleigh, NC, you will develop, maintain and optimize automation solutions ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, validating software/hardware, and preparing technical documentation. Candidate should have 2–5 years in pharma/biotech and DeltaV experience.

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