Senior Automation Engineer - GMP Manufacturing

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in North Carolina is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineer III to optimize production processes, implement new automation technologies, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross‑functional teams with R&D, Quality, Production, IT to ensure regulatory compliance and high product quality, while reducing costs and enhancing manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma/medical device) preferred.
• Strong GMP knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support sterile manufacturing systems 24/7.
• Design and implement automation and control systems.
• Document designs and validation protocols.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Lead cross-functional automation projects and vendor management.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

DCS platforms

Industrial networking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk SCADA

D/3 DCS

OPC

SQL Server

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in North Carolina is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineer III to optimize production processes, implement new automation technologies, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross‑functional teams with R&D, Quality, Production, IT to ensure regulatory compliance and high product quality, while reducing costs and enhancing manufacturing capabilities.