Senior Automation Engineer: GMP Automation & Validation Lead

Pinnaql, Inc.

Rockville (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support an Automation Resilience Program, spanning design, integration, testing, and validation of process automation systems.

You will lead troubleshooting, configuration, commissioning, and validation activities for BMS, PLCs, Zenon CDZ, and EMS, ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity while collaborating with Engineering, QA, IT, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Automation, or related field.
8+ years in automation, controls, or manufacturing environments.
Experience with GMP-regulated facilities and validated systems.
Hands-on design, configuration, integration, testing, or troubleshooting.
Experience with commissioning, testing, qualification, or validation.
Knowledge of GMP data integrity and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide automation engineering support from design through closeout.
Support modifications to BMS, Zenon CDZ, EMS, PLCs and related systems.
Assist with system integration, migration, and controls modifications.
Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.
Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
Create, execute, review, and approve validation protocols per site requirements.
Provide on-site technical support during outages and migrations.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and data integrity.
Maintain engineering drawings, configuration records, and turnover packages.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.