Automation Engineer III - Compounding/CIP/SIP/Utility Distribution

Role: Automation Engineer III specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, focusing on compounding, CIP, SIP, and utility distribution automation. Primary objectives involve maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting the lifecycle of automation hardware and software to ensure GMP compliance, process reliability, and operational efficiency in biopharma manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading automation activities for capital projects, supporting validation, change controls, and regulatory compliance, and partnering across Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve complex issues. Requirements: Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related; minimum 5 years of GMP pharma/biopharma experience or 9 years industry equivalent; hands-on experience with DCS platforms (preferably DeltaV), PLC, SCADA/HMI, and data historian tools such as OSI PI; knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, process instrumentation, and control architecture. Preferred skills include strong communication, collaboration, and experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations. HighValue: focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP compliance, automation validation, DeltaV DCS, utility and process control systems, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated environment. Work setup: onsite in Durham, NC with no relocation assistance.