Controls Engineer II, Onsite – Med Tech Automation Expert

United Therapeutics Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer II or Senior Controls Engineer to keep manufacturing automation and distributed control systems running safely and reliably in a regulated FDA environment at our Silver Spring, MD campus. You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, networks, and validated OT platforms to support complex manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to GAMP/cGxP; familiarity with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements for the Controls Engineer II level: H.S. Diploma or GED and 6+ years of automation experience, or Associate degree and 4+ years, or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of automation experience.
• Education and Experience requirements for the Senior Controls Engineer level: H.S. Diploma or GED and 9+ years of automation experience across multiple systems, or Associate degree and 7+ years of automation experience across multiple systems, or Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of automation experience across multiple systems.
• Prior experience working in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing or other FDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to effectively manage resource procurement and utilization
• Superior database maintenance / development experience
• Computer hardware / software validation and change control experience
• PLC programming and connectivity experience
• Industrial networking experience
• Experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Archestra, and JCI Metasys
• Experience working in small, fast paced project teams. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide key support of distributed control systems and manufacturing automation systems
• Perform system and equipment troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and field devices under strict change control
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on system and/or equipment as required
• Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming
• Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards and implementation and verify those standards are being met
• Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are followed
• Provide system support for Operational Technology systems to include TrackWise, SAP, and EDMS (Adept and MasterControl)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Automation experience

FDA regulated

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Change control

Database maintenance

Validation

Problem solving

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

AVEVA Archestra

JCI Metasys

TrackWise

SAP

Adept

MasterControl

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer II or Senior Controls Engineer to keep manufacturing automation and distributed control systems running safely and reliably in a regulated FDA environment at our Silver Spring, MD campus. You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, networks, and validated OT platforms to support complex manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to GAMP/cGxP; familiarity with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA