Senior Controls Engineer - GMP Automation & Compliance

S4 Analytics LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support aseptic sterile fill/finish operations in New York. The role focuses on OT systems, automation, and controls engineering within a GMP-regulated environment. Key responsibilities include hands-on support for OT controls, troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems, and leading controls engineering efforts for compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Controls / Automation Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC/HMI systems, preferably Rockwell Allen-Bradley.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical GMP/FDA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support for OT controls and automation systems.
• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
• Lead controls engineering efforts for capital projects.

Skills

PLC/HMI systems troubleshooting

Automation engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

GMP/FDA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

iFix

Proficy

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support aseptic sterile fill/finish operations in New York. The role focuses on OT systems, automation, and controls engineering within a GMP-regulated environment. Key responsibilities include hands-on support for OT controls, troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems, and leading controls engineering efforts for compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.