Principal Controls Engineer

United Therapeutics•Rtp, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Controls Engineer 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 including Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, Delta V, 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. All other duties as required.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), and 14+ years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, Delta V, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring, OR Associate degree in information technology or engineering, and 12+ years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, Delta V, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring, OR Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering, and 10+ years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, Delta V, 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 Delta V
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
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI

Responsibilities

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