Senior Automation Engineer - Regulated Environment

Flexware Innovation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexware Innovation in Raleigh, NC is looking for a Senior Controls or Automation Engineer. This role involves consulting with clients, leading large projects, and programming various control systems including PLCs and VFDs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in a regulated environment, particularly in the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences industry. Responsibilities include project management, designing automation solutions, and implementing controls while ensuring compliance with GMP principles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with GMP.
• Previous experience with batch processing (S88 standards) preferred.
• Experience programming various PLCs using different languages.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and lead large projects in controls and automation.
• Program, install, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Design and document automation solutions tailored for clients.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring technical leadership.

Skills

PLCs programming

HMI/SCADA systems

VFDs programming

Networking components

Automation system design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering Technology)

Tools

RSLogix500

Wonderware InTouch

Siemens Step7

Job description

What You Will Do

You’ll have the opportunity to consult and work with many Flexware's clients by helping lead large projects while still being hands on with many technologies in controls and automation. We are looking for a senior‑level engineer who wants to be challenged to come up with innovative solutions and lead the solutions allowing our customers to be freed up to focus on what they do best. We are looking for someone who has experience working in a regulated environment. This position will be working in the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences industry. As a consultant, you will work with a multitude of technologies depending on what the client’s needs are. There is a travel expectation for this position.

• Program and install PLCs including Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix.
• Program and install HMIs / SCADA systems including Allen‑Bradley PanelView ME / SE, Wonderware InTouch, and Wonderware ArchestrA.
• Program and install VFDs including Allen‑Bradley PowerFlex, Armorstart, and Danfoss.
• Work with networking components such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet.
• Responsible for automation and controls system design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, as well as start‑up assistance.
• Assist in developing a functional description of the automation solution such as the control scheme, alarms, HMI, reports, and others.
• Assist in various project management / coordination tasks such as managing project schedules and budgets, developing scope of work, and providing technical leadership.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, test, repair, and improve sensing, measurements, and actuation devices.
• Assist in defining the data structure layout and data flow model.Provide detailed documentation to clients on systems designs and programming.
• Perform other duties or work with other technologies as necessary.

What You Might Have Done Before

• Received a Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Systems, or another similar technical degree.
• Have several years of experience (8+) as a Controls or Automation Engineer.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Previous experience with batch processing (S88 standards) preferred by required.
• Programmed PLCs using RSLogix500, RSLogix5000/Studio5000, Siemens Step7 or TIA Portal and other PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks or Sequential Function Charts (SFCs).
• Designed, created, and programmed HMI screens in Wonderware InTouch, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or others.
• Worked with networking components.
• Worked with variable frequency drives (VFDs).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.