Controls Engineer

Valspec; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valspec, a leader in system validation for the Life Sciences industry, is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance Building Management Systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with systems integrators to ensure successful project execution. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering life-saving pharmaceutical products.

Benefits

Premium medical benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience with BMS equipment, including chillers, boilers, and AHUs.
• Ability to scope and define complex integration projects.
• Willingness to work primarily on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of internal and external resources to execute projects.
• Drive the integration of additional data into existing BMS.
• Develop and manage the system integrator Request for Proposal (RFP).

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Wonderware

Job description

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Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec's mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec's projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Manufacturing

Location: North Carolina

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to lead and manage the integration and enhancement of Building Management Systems (BMS) within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. This role is highly technical and requires hands-on involvement with existing systems, working collaboratively with external resources such as systems integrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead teams of internal and external resources, including systems integrators, to effectively execute projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Technical Expertise: Provide functional expertise in pharmaceutical BMS equipment, including chillers, boilers, and air handling units (AHUs).
• System Integration: Scope, define, and drive the integration of additional data from various process control systems into the existing BMS/VDS systems, including Wonderware SCADA, TopView, ICE, and related platforms.
• Project Management: Develop and manage the system integrator Request for Proposal (RFP), overseeing the project lifecycle from concept to execution.
• Collaboration: Work closely with local or on-site systems integrators to ensure seamless integration and adherence to project timelines.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Strong functional expertise in Siemens, Rockwell, and Wonderware platforms.
• Experience: Proven experience with BMS equipment, including chillers, boilers, and AHUs.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, including external integrators.
• On-Site Commitment: Willingness to work primarily on-site to facilitate collaboration and integration efforts.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to scope and define complex integration projects and ensure their successful execution.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders, integrators, and vendors.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Wonderware SCADA, TopView, ICE, and other similar platforms.
• Familiarity with local or on-site systems integrator collaboration.
  
  

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the enhancement of critical manufacturing systems that drive life-saving pharmaceutical products. As part of our team, you will work within a dynamic and innovative environment, tackling complex challenges and contributing to the success of our mission.

Valspec offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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