Senior Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Durham, NC to own and maintain facilities automation systems and ensure quality system compliance. You will lead design, validation, and project execution across multiple concurrent efforts, driving cross-functional collaboration and changes in a regulated environment.

The role requires in-depth experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, GMP processes, and relevant vendors.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years in instrumentation/automation development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and networking devices.
• Experience with Unicorn, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, RSLogix, Siemens Apogee, and OPC is preferred.
• Pharma GMP experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing operations as system owner for facilities automation.
• Support design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of new or modified systems.
• Serve as project manager or lead project engineer for multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Networking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Unicorn

Wonderware

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Rockwell RSLogix

Siemens Apogee

Open Process Control (OPC)

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for ongoing operations by serving as a system owner for Facilities automation systems, maintaining the site in a compliant state, and ensuring engineering and quality standards are maintained. Facilities Engineering is responsible for the generation and implementation of Change Controls, Corrective Actions Preventive Actions, Deviations, and other quality system records. As a part of project execution, the Senior Automation Engineer will support the design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of new systems or the modification of existing systems and serve as a project manager or lead project engineer for multiple concurrent projects.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible instrumentation/automation development, implementation, and maintenance activities

• Minimum 5 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and networking equipment

• Experience with Unicorn, Wonderware, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Rockwell Automation RSLogix, Siemens Apogee, Open Process Control (OPC) preferable.

• Pharma GMP experience