Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies to address rare, deadly diseases and the shortage of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996, the company has developed six FDA-approved therapies for conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. United Therapeutics is also working on creating manufactured organs to eliminate transplant waiting lists. The Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology will provide expert knowledge, guidance, and leadership in the design, implementation, and support of complex distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems within a regulated, validated environment. This role involves leading the Operational Technology Automation team, participating in and leading projects as a subject matter expert, and providing expert support for various automation systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting network, database, and code troubleshooting. The role also requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and validation teams, as well as reviewing automation system specifications and ensuring adherence to GAMP/cGxP procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or information technology.
Minimum 8 years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring
Prior experience working in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Prior experience working on construction projects
Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to effectively manage resource procurement and utilization
Superior database maintenance / development experience
Computer hardware / software validation and change control experience
PLC programming and connectivity
Industrial Networking
Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys
Experience working in small, fast paced project teams; ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervisory experience
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Provide expert knowledge, guidance, and leadership in the design, implementation, and support of complex distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems including Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and Elpro in a regulated, validated environment.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team.
Participate in and lead projects as a subject matter expert in automation systems for upgrades and/or new implementations.
Provide expert support of distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs and field devices under strict change control.
Perform preventative maintenance procedures on systems and/or equipment as required.
Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and code troubleshooting and revisions.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and validation teams on system configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequence of operations.
Review automation system specifications, programming standards and implementation plans.
Verify standards are met; ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed.