Senior Controls Engineer - Operational Technology (Durham, NC)
About The Position
The Senior Controls Engineer provides advanced technical and automation support for complex distributed control systems, packaging automation, and manufacturing automation in a regulated, validated environment. Systems include Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys. The role also supports power management, building lighting, and energy management systems. The engineer helps optimize manufacturing cost, quality, and service through the development and implementation of improved processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, plant layout, and product design. The role provides advanced support for Operational Technology systems, including TrackWise, SAP, Adept, MasterControl, and Electronic Batch Records. The position is 100% onsite in Durham, North Carolina, and may require travel up to 10%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 9+ years of automation experience across multiple systems; or an associate degree and 7+ years; or a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years.
- Experience as a controls or automation subject matter expert for construction or other projects.
- Prior experience in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing or another FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Programming, design, or development experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, RSLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk Batch, Siemens S5 and S7 PLCs, RSView, FactoryTalk View, PanelView, Wonderware, or related systems.
- Experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys.
- Superior database maintenance and development experience.
- Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
- PLC programming and connectivity experience.
- Industrial networking experience.
- Experience working in small, fast-paced project teams.
- Organizational skills, including managing multiple demands and assignments, prioritizing tasks effectively, and managing resource procurement and utilization.
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
- Experience developing engineering documentation, including URS/DDS/FDS/P&IDs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering.
- Certified Energy Manager certification.
- Certified Automation Professional-ISA certification.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI certification.
- Experience working on construction projects.
- Historian configuration experience.
- HMI and SCADA configuration experience.
- SQL programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced support for distributed control, packaging automation, and manufacturing automation systems.
- Perform advanced application troubleshooting, architecture reviews, system staging, and consulting.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control.
- Perform complex network and database troubleshooting, SQL programming, and repair programming.
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures on systems and equipment.
- Collaborate with the engineering team on system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
- Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards, and implementation requirements are met.
- Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are followed.
- Provide advanced system support for Operational Technology systems, including TrackWise, SAP, Adept, MasterControl, and Electronic Batch Records.
- Support power management systems, building lighting systems, and energy management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Employee wellness resources.
- Savings plans, including 401(k) and ESPP.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave benefits.
- Disability benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
