Lead PLC Automation Engineer – 24/7 Manufacturing

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Collaborative culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead projects in automation for advanced drug substance production. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in PLC programming and process control in a biopharmaceutical setting.

This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure on-time facility startup, operational support, and the integration of new manufacturing technologies. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for mentoring the engineering staff.

Qualifications

• 10 years of engineering experience or relevant academic qualifications.
• Experience with process control engineering in biopharmaceutical environments.
• Extensive knowledge in implementing automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects for manufacturing automation.
• Collaborate with teams for operational readiness and system integration.
• Manage and troubleshoot PLC-based systems for efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation system design

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell platforms

Automation software

Job description

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead projects in automation for advanced drug substance production. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in PLC programming and process control in a biopharmaceutical setting.

This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure on-time facility startup, operational support, and the integration of new manufacturing technologies. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for mentoring the engineering staff.