Automation Engineer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
June 29, 2026
On-site
Piscataway, NJ
$90,000 - $100,000 USD yearly
IT
The Automation Engineer is responsible for overseeing and optimizing automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs. This position involves designing, integrating, and implementing advanced hardware and software solutions within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Develop control systems to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment (e.g., mixers, coaters, pouches, cartoners, packaging lines, laboratory equipment, facility systems, stability chambers, BMS, CIP/SIP, water system controls, tablet press, fluid bed dryers, granulators, vision systems, etc.).
- Perform programming, qualification, and validation of digital process automation systems; provide 24x7 on-call automation support (technical support and troubleshooting).
- Conduct formal systems acceptance testing, including software simulation and hardware/equipment acceptance.
- Complete documentation for accurate recordkeeping; assist with updating procedures; monitor equipment/preventative maintenance, calibration monitoring, and engineering analysis; assist with training.
- Read, understand, verify, and develop P&IDs, engineering layouts, engineering drawings, and engineering documents.
- Implement projects per GAMP for validation of automated systems.
- Coordinate electrical construction activities; support process validation and development studies; maintain VMP and other GMP documents; coordinate safety aspects.
- Perform hands-on installation, operational startup, calibration, and commissioning.
- Support change control; update client documentation including test plans and production implementation.
- Apply batch coding standards (batch operations, unit procedures, procedural recipe components).
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field (required); Master’s (preferred).
- Experience: 3 years with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, electrical circuits, electrical machinery, and HMI in industrial/manufacturing (food or pharmaceutical) facilities.
Skills/Knowledge:
- MS Office (intermediate); AutoCAD (CAD) and MS Project (advanced).
- Advanced technical writing and oral/written communication.
- Ability to follow direction and work independently after training; ability to work in teams.
- Specialized knowledge: P&IDs, engineering layouts, electrical/controls diagrams, engineering drawings, HMI/SCADA, VFD, PID controller programming, and project management.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Base salary range: $90,000–$100,000/year; short-term incentive/bonus or performance-based award within first 12 months.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with engineering projects and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Develop control systems to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment (e.g., mixers, coaters, pouches, cartoners, packaging lines, laboratory equipment, facility systems, stability chambers, BMS, CIP/SIP, water system controls, tablet press, fluid bed dryers, granulators, vision systems, etc.).
- Perform programming, qualification, and validation of digital process automation systems; provide 24x7 on-call automation support (technical support and troubleshooting).
- Conduct formal systems acceptance testing, including software simulation and hardware/equipment acceptance.
- Complete documentation for accurate recordkeeping; assist with updating procedures; monitor equipment/preventative maintenance, calibration monitoring, and engineering analysis; assist with training.
- Read, understand, verify, and develop P&IDs, engineering layouts, engineering drawings, and engineering documents.
- Implement projects per GAMP for validation of automated systems.
- Coordinate electrical construction activities; support process validation and development studies; maintain VMP and other GMP documents; coordinate safety aspects.
- Perform hands-on installation, operational startup, calibration, and commissioning.
- Support change control; update client documentation including test plans and production implementation.
- Apply batch coding standards (batch operations, unit procedures, procedural recipe components).
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field (required); Master’s (preferred).
- Experience: 3 years with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, electrical circuits, electrical machinery, and HMI in industrial/manufacturing (food or pharmaceutical) facilities.
Skills/Knowledge:
- MS Office (intermediate); AutoCAD (CAD) and MS Project (advanced).
- Advanced technical writing and oral/written communication.
- Ability to follow direction and work independently after training; ability to work in teams.
- Specialized knowledge: P&IDs, engineering layouts, electrical/controls diagrams, engineering drawings, HMI/SCADA, VFD, PID controller programming, and project management.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Base salary range: $90,000–$100,000/year; short-term incentive/bonus or performance-based award within first 12 months.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with engineering projects and other duties as assigned.