BMS/EMS/Utilities Automation Engineer

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package Offered (via Novartis

Flexible relocation packages

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an experienced BMS/EMS Automation Engineer for our Durham, NC site. You will own building management and environmental monitoring systems for a new manufacturing facility, integrating Emerson DeltaV, zenon Copadata, and Rockwell platforms while ensuring GMP compliance and readiness for inspections.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to design, implement, and maintain automation solutions that support reliable production and regulatory compliance in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting GMP automation systems in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with DCS, including Emerson DeltaV.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms including Copadata enon and Rockwell FactoryTalk.
• Knowledge of PLCs and building systems including Emerson PACSystems and Allen Bradley platforms.
• Working knowledge of OSIsoft PI and basic SQL query development.
• Understanding of system validation and change control in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain building management and environmental monitoring systems supporting a new manufacturing facility
• Design, configure, install, and maintain automation software and associated hardware across GMP and non-GMP systems
• Lead integration of third-party equipment into plant automation and distributed control systems
• Prepare scopes of work and manage automation contractors to meet project timelines and quality expectations
• Develop project objectives aligned with user requirements, business plans, and operational priorities
• Author and maintain system documentation including user requirements and functional specifications
• Ensure automation systems meet GMP, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements
• Partner with Quality to support a compliant, inspection-ready manufacturing environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues impacting operations and production performance
• Execute change controls and support investigations related to automation system non-conformances

Skills

GMP automation experience

Distribution Control Systems

HMI/SCADA experience

Regulatory/compliance mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Copadata enon

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Emerson PACSystems

Allen Bradley CompactLogix/ControlLogix

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Please note this is a Direct Hire Position for Novartis.

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

Ready to work with Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...

BMS/EMS/Utilities Automation Engineer - Durham, NC (Onsite)

Job Description Summary:

At Novartis, automation is more than technology - it is how we ensure safe, reliable medicines reach patients. In this role, you will take ownership of critical building management and environmental monitoring systems within a new manufacturing facility, helping shape how advanced automation supports quality, compliance, and operational excellence. You will work at the intersection of innovation and impact, partnering with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to design, maintain, and continuously improve systems that enable a compliant and efficient production environment. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing how manufacturing systems perform at scale, and seeing the direct results of your expertise in a highly regulated setting, this role offers meaningful responsibility and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain building management and environmental monitoring systems supporting a new manufacturing facility
• Design, configure, install, and maintain automation software and associated hardware across GMP and non-GMP systems
• Lead integration of third-party equipment into plant automation and distributed control systems
• Prepare scopes of work and manage automation contractors to meet project timelines and quality expectations
• Develop project objectives aligned with user requirements, business plans, and operational priorities
• Author and maintain system documentation, including user requirements and functional specifications
• Ensure automation systems meet GMP, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements
• Partner with Quality to support a compliant, inspection‑ready manufacturing environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation‑related issues impacting operations and production performance
• Execute change controls and support investigations related to automation system non‑conformances

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum five years of experience supporting GMP automation systems in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience with Distributed Control Systems, including Emerson DeltaV
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Human Machine Interface platforms, including Copadata enon and Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Practical expertise with Programmable Logic Controllers and building systems, including Emerson PACSystems and Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix
• Working knowledge of data historians and manufacturing data systems, including OSIsoft PI, and basic Structured Query Language query development
• Demonstrated understanding of system validation, change control, and regulated automated manufacturing environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working across engineering, quality, and operations teams

Location: Durham, NC (100% Onsite)

Salary range is $112,800 to 141,000 (W-2 Only - Based on Education and Experience)

Benefits Package Offered (via Novartis)

Flexible for Relocation Packages

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation:

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