Senior Pharma Automation Engineer (SCADA, PLC & Robotics)

Halo Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Hanover Township, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to design and optimize automation technologies. The role requires 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong PLC programming skills. Responsibilities include leading SCADA system implementations, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across teams to improve automation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Understanding of industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team in the rollout of a new SCADA system.
• Create automation systems for aseptic processing, Clean-In-Place, and Sterilize-In-Place processes.
• Conduct regular maintenance and inspections of automation equipment.

Skills

Automation engineering

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Troubleshooting skills

Lean processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Hanover Township, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to design and optimize automation technologies. The role requires 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong PLC programming skills. Responsibilities include leading SCADA system implementations, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across teams to improve automation processes.