Lead BMS & Automation Engineer – Onsite Clayton, NC

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick leave as required by law

401(k) plan

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead BMS Software Support to join a growing leader in pharma/biotechnology. This onsite contract role is based in Clayton, NC, and will drive design, integration, and continuous improvement of building management systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The Lead BMS Software Support will lead cross-functional teams, oversee BMS-connected equipment, and collaborate with vendors to ensure compliant integration with Kepware, PI System, CAHS, and AVEVA

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BMS/automation with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Rockwell and Wonderware platforms.
• 2+ years of project management including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Pharma environment knowledge (cGMP) and FDA compliance familiarity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Biotechnology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external teams for BMS projects, ensuring reliability and compliance.
• Provide hands-on expertise on BMS platforms to optimize performance.
• Oversee BMS-connected equipment like chillers, boilers and AHUs.
• Collaborate with vendors to integrate Kepware, PI, and CAHS systems.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements for BMS and AVEVA systems.

Skills

BMS & automation

Leadership

Project management

FDA compliance

PLC programming

cGMP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Wonderware

Kepware

PI System

AVEVA

CAHS

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead BMS Software Support to join a growing leader in pharma/biotechnology. This onsite contract role is based in Clayton, NC, and will drive design, integration, and continuous improvement of building management systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The Lead BMS Software Support will lead cross-functional teams, oversee BMS-connected equipment, and collaborate with vendors to ensure compliant integration with Kepware, PI System, CAHS, and AVEVA