Sterile GMP Automation Lead

WuXi AppTec Group

Town of Middletown (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The WuXi AppTec Group is seeking an Automation Lead for our sterile manufacturing facility to own automation and control systems lifecycle. You will design, implement, commission, qualify, maintain, and continuously improve GMP automation across WFI, EMS, and utility systems, working with IT/OT and Manufacturing teams.

You will guide engineering staff, drive reliability and compliance with cGMP, FDA/cGMP standards, and global regulatory expectations, ensuring robust cybersecurity and quality

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in automation or controls engineering in pharma or regulated manufacturing.
  • Experience with GMP computerized systems lifecycle: FAT, SAT, qualification, start-up.
  • Strong documentation skills and familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the automation SME for the sterile manufacturing facility and related GMP utilities.
  • Provide technical oversight across design, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and lifecycle management.
  • Lead troubleshooting, RCAs, and continuous improvement of automation systems.
  • Support tech transfer, scale-up activities, and cross-functional collaboration with IT/OT, Quality, and Manufacturing.
  • Develop and maintain automation standards, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Automation engineering
PLC / HMI / SCADA
DCS / Historian
Regulatory compliance
Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation

Tools

PLC software tools
SCADA systems
DCS environments
Historian databases

Job description

The WuXi AppTec Group is seeking an Automation Lead for our sterile manufacturing facility to own automation and control systems lifecycle. You will design, implement, commission, qualify, maintain, and continuously improve GMP automation across WFI, EMS, and utility systems, working with IT/OT and Manufacturing teams.

You will guide engineering staff, drive reliability and compliance with cGMP, FDA/cGMP standards, and global regulatory expectations, ensuring robust cybersecurity and quality

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