Senior GMP Automation Engineer – Pharma Site

RiseMe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to manage on-site control systems (BMS, PMS, EMS, PCS), assuring GMP compliance and successful implementation from conception to completion.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 6+ years in automation within pharma/biotech, plus strong PLC/SCADA/DCS expertise and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, chemical, automation engineering or related field required.
• 6 years managing automation systems in pharma/biotech settings required.
• Experience with GMP and regulatory standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gatekeep standards for new system architecture and installation of instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain Automation master plan and life-cycle management for site automation.
• Support change control and regulatory audits with technical input.
• Troubleshoot instruments and control systems; support maintenance teams.
• Develop training programs for instrumentation and control systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants to meet technical specs and deadlines.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Zoetis in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to manage on-site control systems (BMS, PMS, EMS, PCS), assuring GMP compliance and successful implementation from conception to completion.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 6+ years in automation within pharma/biotech, plus strong PLC/SCADA/DCS expertise and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.