Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Pharma

TAI; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work schedule

Professional Development

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer/SME to lead control system design for complex pharmaceutical and life sciences projects from concept through commissioning.

You will guide technical strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure automation solutions meet GMP, regulatory, and operational requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role with emphasis on design excellence and project impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor�s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master�s degree is a plus and PE licensure is preferred.
• Minimum of eight years� control system design experience for construction documents.
• At least 3 years in Pharma/Biotech/Life Science projects.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMI, and PC-based analytics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and ensure regulatory alignment for GMP projects.
• Develop and review control system design documents and project specs.
• Coordinate with Design Contractor and project meetings as needed.
• Define design deliverables for CD/BD/DD stages and ensure traceability.
• Provide technical guidance to work package teams and enforce safety standards.

Skills

RSLogix 5

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

RSlinx

PLC programming

HMI design

Instrumentation knowledge

Good manufacturing practice

Communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modb

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Masters degree (plus)

Professional Engineer licensure (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix 5

RSLogix500

RSLogix5000

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

RSlinx

Job description

TAI is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer/SME to lead control system design for complex pharmaceutical and life sciences projects from concept through commissioning.

You will guide technical strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure automation solutions meet GMP, regulatory, and operational requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role with emphasis on design excellence and project impact.