Senior Automation Engineer - GMP-Driven Controls Leader (Travel)

Flexware Innovation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexware Innovation seeks a senior Controls/Automation Engineer to lead projects in Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences while staying hands-on with PLC/ HMI/VFD technologies. The role involves regulatory compliance, technical leadership, and collaboration with clients to deliver robust automation solutions.

The position may require travel and is based in a setting where production keeps moving and data drives decisions. An experienced engineer with GMP exposure will fit well.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology or Information Systems.
• 8+ years of experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with batch processing (S88) is preferred or required.
• Proficient PLC programming in RSLogix/Studio5000 or Siemens environments and ladder/structured text.
• Experience designing and programming HMI screens (Wonderware InTouch, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Ignition).
• Networking and VFD knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Program and install PLCs including AB ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix.
• Program and install HMIs/SCADA systems like PanelView, Wonderware InTouch, or similar.
• Program and install VFDs such as PowerFlex, Armorstart, and Danfoss.
• Work with networking components (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Design, specification, programming, testing, and start-up assistance of automation solutions.
• Develop functional descriptions of automation solutions (control schemes, alarms, HMI, reports).
• Assist in project management tasks: schedules, budgets, scope, and technical leadership.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, test, repair sensors and actuators; define data structures and data flow.
• Provide detailed system documentation and assist with other technologies as needed.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation engineering

Technical leadership

Regulated environment

GMP experience

Client consulting

Travel willingness

Documentation

Education

Technical Bachelor's degree

Tools

RSLogix500

RSLogix5000/Studio5000

Siemens Step7

TIA Portal

Wonderware InTouch

Rockwell FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Ethernet/IP

ControlNet

DeviceNet

VFDs (PowerFlex, Armorstart, Danfoss)

Job description

Flexware Innovation seeks a senior Controls/Automation Engineer to lead projects in Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences while staying hands-on with PLC/ HMI/VFD technologies. The role involves regulatory compliance, technical leadership, and collaboration with clients to deliver robust automation solutions.

The position may require travel and is based in a setting where production keeps moving and data drives decisions. An experienced engineer with GMP exposure will fit well.