Senior Automation Engineer - GMP Process Controls

CRB; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer to lead high‑performance processes and facilities for life sciences and food/beverage sectors. You will drive design, documentation, and administration across project phases, balancing technical excellence with practical constructability.

The Senior Automation Engineer will manage complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and partners, applying advanced controls and safety concepts

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in a discipline-specific field (ChemE, ME or EE).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting.
• Knowledge of Control System Application software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with clients and external partners.
• Plans and directs work and manages a project budget from a discipline design perspective on large complex projects.
• Supports Project Manager in proposal development, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the discipline scope of work on large/complex projects.
• Performs field surveys of existing conditions and supports field reporting.
• Identifies and resolves intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and field surveys.
• Develops intermediate internal discipline design and engineering training presentations.
• Develops construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on advanced projects with limited oversight.
• Provides lead and advanced support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch lists, and progress reports.
• Conducts quality checking of documents for intermediate/complex projects and drives overall project quality.
• Mentors Engineer I–III and Designer I–II.

Skills

Control system design

Discipline design coordination

Project leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in ChemE/ME/EE

ISA Certified Automation Professional

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

discipline-specific software

Job description

CRB in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer to lead high‑performance processes and facilities for life sciences and food/beverage sectors. You will drive design, documentation, and administration across project phases, balancing technical excellence with practical constructability.

The Senior Automation Engineer will manage complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and partners, applying advanced controls and safety concepts