Senior Automation & Validation Architect

Fresenius Kabi USA; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA seeks a senior engineer to lead the design, development, and support of automation and electrical control systems for site utilities and production equipment. The role acts as a technical lead within Engineering and collaborates with Maintenance and Validation to meet regulatory requirements and improve plant efficiency.

The engineer will drive capital improvement projects, ensure validated states across equipment and systems, and oversee commissioning, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and test automation and electrical control systems for site utilities and production equipment.
• Ensure cGMP/data integrity in all validated systems and processes.
• Lead capital projects from funding through startup and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, layout, testing, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and support PLC, HMI, and industrial IT network infrastructure.
• Ensure validated state of equipment and compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO and local regs.
• Mentor/ supervise 3–5 engineers or technicians as needed.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

HMI development

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA

Job description

Fresenius Kabi USA seeks a senior engineer to lead the design, development, and support of automation and electrical control systems for site utilities and production equipment. The role acts as a technical lead within Engineering and collaborates with Maintenance and Validation to meet regulatory requirements and improve plant efficiency.

The engineer will drive capital improvement projects, ensure validated states across equipment and systems, and oversee commissioning, documentation, and