Digital Plant Engineer (IT/OT) - GMP Automation Lead

United Pharma; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced IT/OT Digital Plant Engineer to drive digital transformation in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will bridge Operations, Process Engineering, Automation/OT, IT and Digital teams to deliver scalable automation and digital solutions.

The position requires 7+ years in API/bulk manufacturing with strong OT/DCS expertise (DeltaV) and knowledge of GMP, data integrity and CSV principles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in API and/or bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong background in industrial automation, OT operations, and DCS engineering.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch DCS is required.
• Familiarity with GMP, data integrity, CSV principles, and pharmaceutical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver large-scale industrial automation and digital plant projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Develop and implement solutions using DCS, batch automation, data, and digital technologies.
• Translate manufacturing requirements into automation and digital solutions; communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation

DCS engineering

DeltaV

GMP compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

AVEVA PI

MES

Job description

United Pharma seeks an experienced IT/OT Digital Plant Engineer to drive digital transformation in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will bridge Operations, Process Engineering, Automation/OT, IT and Digital teams to deliver scalable automation and digital solutions.

The position requires 7+ years in API/bulk manufacturing with strong OT/DCS expertise (DeltaV) and knowledge of GMP, data integrity and CSV principles.