Automation Engineer

Novartis • Durham, NC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine being at the forefront of the technology that enables life-changing medicines to reach patients around the world. As an Automation Engineer at Novartis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing automation systems. Working alongside talented cross-functional teams, you will help deliver innovative solutions, optimize production processes, and maintain a compliant, high-quality manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute directly to the production of therapies that improve and extend lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience across DCS (DeltaV), PLC, SCADA, MES, Historian, and manufacturing process equipment.
• Experience performing system-level validation testing in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience applying S88 principles within automated manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of field wiring, panel design, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting.
• Experience writing and executing change controls with knowledge of GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical support skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Automation
• Automation Testing
• Debugging
• Programming Languages
• Python (Programming Language)
• Robotics
• Software Testing
• Technical Support
• Test Automation

Responsibilities

• Support design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware.
• Lead integration of 3rd party equipment with plant DCS (DeltaV), BMS, reporting, and data retention systems.
• Prepare scopes of work and manage automation contractors to deliver projects on schedule.
• Develop automation project objectives aligned with user requirements and business priorities.
• Create and maintain URS, FS, and DDS/HDS/SDS documentation for automation systems.
• Support new product introductions and ensure successful transition into GMP manufacturing.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues impacting production and manufacturing performance.
• Execute automation change controls, investigations, application upgrades, and system lifecycle activities.
• Provide 24x7 operational support through rotating on-call coverage and technical issue resolution.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
• performance-based cash incentive
• eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level