Pharma Automation Lead: PLCs, SCADA & DeltaV

Zennsoft,Inc

Holly Springs (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Zennsoft,Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer specialized in automation and PLCs for our Holly Springs, NC site.

The role focuses on automating manufacturing processes using Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs and integrating them with Emerson DeltaV systems. You will develop SCADA/HMI solutions, support validation activities, and work with process SMEs to translate requirements into robust automation implementations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 4 years of related experience or equivalent.
Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments is preferred.
Strong PLC design and programming skills across Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and OPC communications.
Knowledge of GAMP/GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and validation processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation solutions using PLCs from Allen‑Bradley and Siemens.
Integrate PLC systems with Emerson DeltaV control environments.
Develop and maintain SCADA, PLCs, and HMI applications.
Assist with control-panel design, I/O mapping, grounding, and power distribution.
Support standalone system implementation, startup, and commissioning.
Collaborate with process SMEs to translate requirements into automation solutions.
Support CSV/GxP validation activities and generate validation documentation.
Maintain data integrity assessments and traceability across systems.
Support capital projects and new drug-substance manufacturing technologies.
Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of automation issues.
Support introduction of new technology and NPI activities.
Provide 24x7 operational automation support.