Lead Automation Engineer - Pharma GMP Systems & Projects

Insight Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Durham, NC to own and maintain facilities automation systems and ensure quality system compliance. You will lead design, validation, and project execution across multiple concurrent efforts, driving cross-functional collaboration and changes in a regulated environment.

The role requires in-depth experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, GMP processes, and relevant vendors.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years in instrumentation/automation development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and networking devices.
• Experience with Unicorn, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, RSLogix, Siemens Apogee, and OPC is preferred.
• Pharma GMP experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing operations as system owner for facilities automation.
• Support design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of new or modified systems.
• Serve as project manager or lead project engineer for multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Networking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Unicorn

Wonderware

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Rockwell RSLogix

Siemens Apogee

Open Process Control (OPC)

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Durham, NC to own and maintain facilities automation systems and ensure quality system compliance. You will lead design, validation, and project execution across multiple concurrent efforts, driving cross-functional collaboration and changes in a regulated environment.

The role requires in-depth experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, GMP processes, and relevant vendors.