Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology
United Therapeutics Corporation
June 26, 2026
On-site
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Operations
Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert knowledge, guidance, and leadership for distributed control systems, manufacturing/packaging automation, and environmental monitoring systems (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Archestra, Elpro) in a regulated/validated environment.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team.
- Participate in and lead automation projects for upgrades and/or new implementations as a subject matter expert.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control; perform preventative maintenance.
- Perform network, database, and code troubleshooting and revisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and validation teams on configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
- Review specifications, programming standards, and implementation plans; verify standards are met and GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information technology.
- 8+ years of automation experience including PLC programming/connectivity, Industrial Networking, and experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring.
- Prior experience in an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience working on construction projects.
- Strong organizational skills (manage multiple demands, prioritize, manage resource procurement/utilization).
- Superior database maintenance/development experience.
- Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
- Experience in small, fast-paced project teams; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- PMP.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits suite including medical/dental/vision, wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off and paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.
Job Location/Instructions:
- On-site in Durham, NC 100% of the time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert knowledge, guidance, and leadership for distributed control systems, manufacturing/packaging automation, and environmental monitoring systems (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Archestra, Elpro) in a regulated/validated environment.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team.
- Participate in and lead automation projects for upgrades and/or new implementations as a subject matter expert.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control; perform preventative maintenance.
- Perform network, database, and code troubleshooting and revisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and validation teams on configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
- Review specifications, programming standards, and implementation plans; verify standards are met and GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information technology.
- 8+ years of automation experience including PLC programming/connectivity, Industrial Networking, and experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring.
- Prior experience in an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience working on construction projects.
- Strong organizational skills (manage multiple demands, prioritize, manage resource procurement/utilization).
- Superior database maintenance/development experience.
- Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
- Experience in small, fast-paced project teams; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- PMP.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits suite including medical/dental/vision, wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off and paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.
Job Location/Instructions:
- On-site in Durham, NC 100% of the time.