Industrial Digital & Automation Specialist

Eightelevengroup; Wilson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eightelevengroup is seeking a Digital & Technology Specialist to support site and global digital transformation, delivering robust technical solutions while maintaining and improving operational technology in a regulated environment.

The role blends individual contributor work with technical leadership on projects, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in line with company values. On-site role based in the United States, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems and data historians.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation and delivery of digital & technology projects and workstreams, including planning, execution, and handover.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for operational technology, automation, manufacturing systems, and integrations (e.g., MES, SCADA, DCS, historian).
• Translate business needs into implementable technical designs and specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and control project documentation, including functional specifications, test plans, validation protocols, and runbooks.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, and support technology transfer into the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain effective budgets and stakeholder relationships across sites and partners.
• Apply lean and continuous improvement practices to optimize programs and demonstrate measurable value.
• Ensure systems comply with corporate policies, cGMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to end users on digital tools and processes.
• Contribute to asset management and lifecycle activities including upgrades and obsolescence planning.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MES

SCADA

DCS

OPC/UA

MQTT

Job description

Eightelevengroup is seeking a Digital & Technology Specialist to support site and global digital transformation, delivering robust technical solutions while maintaining and improving operational technology in a regulated environment.

The role blends individual contributor work with technical leadership on projects, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in line with company values. On-site role based in the United States, North Carolina.