GMP Automation Engineer - PLC & Validation Expert
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent is seeking an Automation Engineer for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing in Concord, NC. You will design, implement, commission, and support automation systems, focusing on Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs, validation protocols, and regulatory compliance.
The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to work with little supervision on long-term projects in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Technology.
- 2–8 years of experience in automation engineering or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and Allen-Bradley control systems.
- GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems and PLC configurations.
- Ability to execute assignments with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
- Experience with commissioning, validation, and qualification of automation and control systems.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and their application to pharmaceutical processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for process and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances promptly.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Define, configure, and implement PLC solutions, focusing on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Test, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems for reliability and compliance.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for Rockwell PLCs and related hardware/software.
- Work independently to complete assignments with high documentation and compliance.
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Actalent is seeking an Automation Engineer for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing in Concord, NC. You will design, implement, commission, and support automation systems, focusing on Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs, validation protocols, and regulatory compliance.
The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to work with little supervision on long-term projects in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
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