GMP Automation Engineer – BMS/EMS & Utilities (Onsite)
Novartis
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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
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Job description
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
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