Senior Automation Controls Engineer (GMP/PLC & Vision)

Renaissance Lakewood LLC; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Lakewood LLC seeks an experienced automation engineer to support design and engineering of pharmaceutical automated systems. You will understand ladder logic, PLC/PC-based controllers, and vision systems to ensure compliant operation within a GMP environment.

The role requires 5+ years in automation in pharma and familiarity with FDA/ISO guidelines, with flexibility to cover a three-shift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years in automation and controls in pharma.
• Knowledge of PLC logic, vision systems, control loops, and PC-based systems.
• Basic understanding of SQL servers, databases, networking, and Excel automation.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, EU, ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP to automated systems.
• Provide support for engineering and design of automation.
• Understand and read complex ladder logic.
• Review vendor automation design documentation (FRS, DDS, etc.).
• Prepare risk assessments and Change Controls for automated systems.
• Be flexible to work off-shifts to support a 3 shifts operation.

Skills

PLC logic

Vision systems

Electrical schematics

Project management

GMP compliance

Excel automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SQL

Databases

Networking

Job description

Renaissance Lakewood LLC seeks an experienced automation engineer to support design and engineering of pharmaceutical automated systems. You will understand ladder logic, PLC/PC-based controllers, and vision systems to ensure compliant operation within a GMP environment.

The role requires 5+ years in automation in pharma and familiarity with FDA/ISO guidelines, with flexibility to cover a three-shift operation as needed.