Senior Life Sciences Automation & Controls Engineer

TAI; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer/SME in Charlottesville, VA, to lead control system design for complex pharmaceutical projects from concept to commissioning.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, review and develop technical requirements, and ensure design deliverables meet regulatory expectations and operational needs. Strong PLC/SCADA experience and GMP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of eight years’ control system design experience.
• Three+ years in Pharma/Biotech/Life Science projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with GMP and ISPE standards.
• Develop and specify control system requirements for CD/BD/DD stages.
• Coordinate with Design Contractor and project teams to deliver design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to Work Package Owner teams.
• Contribute to procurement strategy and risk management.

Skills

Control systems design

Pharma/Life Science domain

Client/stakeholder collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree (a plus)

Professional Engineer licensure preferred

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/RSLogix5000/FactoryTalk View

HMI/SCADA systems

PLC programming (Rockwell)

Job description

TAI is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer/SME in Charlottesville, VA, to lead control system design for complex pharmaceutical projects from concept to commissioning.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, review and develop technical requirements, and ensure design deliverables meet regulatory expectations and operational needs. Strong PLC/SCADA experience and GMP knowledge are essential.