Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology
United Therapeutics Corporation
August 30, 2026
On-site
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Operations
Lead Controls Engineer, Operational Technology
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team.
- Lead automation system projects for upgrades and/or new implementations as a subject matter expert.
- Support distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems (Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Wonderware Archestra, Elpro).
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control; perform preventative maintenance.
- Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and code troubleshooting/revisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and validation teams on configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequence of operations.
- Review automation specifications, programming standards, and implementation plans; verify standards are met and ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information technology.
- 8+ years automation experience (PLC programming/connectivity; industrial networking; Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring).
- Experience in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience working on construction projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize/manage resources.
- Database maintenance/development experience.
- Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
- Experience in small, fast-paced project teams; meet deadlines under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years supervisory experience.
- Portfolio Management Professional (PMP).
Job Location:
- On-site in Durham, NC 100% of the time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team.
- Lead automation system projects for upgrades and/or new implementations as a subject matter expert.
- Support distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems (Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Wonderware Archestra, Elpro).
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control; perform preventative maintenance.
- Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and code troubleshooting/revisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and validation teams on configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequence of operations.
- Review automation specifications, programming standards, and implementation plans; verify standards are met and ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information technology.
- 8+ years automation experience (PLC programming/connectivity; industrial networking; Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring).
- Experience in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience working on construction projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize/manage resources.
- Database maintenance/development experience.
- Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
- Experience in small, fast-paced project teams; meet deadlines under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years supervisory experience.
- Portfolio Management Professional (PMP).
Job Location:
- On-site in Durham, NC 100% of the time.