Automation and Controls Engineer
Automation and Controls Engineer
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Job Title: Automation and Controls Engineer
Location: Decatur Illinois USA
Job Type: FullTime Onsite
Domain: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology / Clinical Research
Experience Required: 715 years
Work Authorization: US Citizen / Green Card Holder / H1B Transfer / TN Visa / OPT EAD
Position Summary:
The Automation and Controls Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining upgrading and optimizing automated systems and process controls across Rising Pharmas manufacturing facility. You will lead key engineering projects support compliance with FDA regulations and collaborate crossfunctionally to drive operational excellence and ensure high system reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering design maintenance and installation of automated process facility and software systems
- Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs SCADA systems HMIs and electromechanical equipment (AllenBradley essential)
- Plan schedule and manage control system upgrade projects aligned with FDA and industry compliance
- Support validation and metrology teams in equipment qualification per CSV (Computerized System Validation) standards
- Ensure documentation aligns with cGMP and regulatory compliance (change controls CAPA SOPs deviations)
- Utilize AutoCAD Windows systems and BMRAM software for engineering design and diagnostics
- Collaborate with all departments to improve automation reliability reduce downtime and streamline data collection
- Maintain excellent crossfunctional communication and complete all documentation to GMP standards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or related field with equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years of handson experience in automation and controls in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
- Expertise in AllenBradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA system programming
- Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 GAMP 5 and FDAcompliant automation
- Familiarity with QMS systems especially around SOPs deviations CAPA and change controls
- Proven project leadership in upgrading control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI)
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and process utilities
- Comfortable working onsite across shifts with some potential overtime or oncall responsibilities
Nice To Have Qualifications:
- Experience with Siemens and B&R automation systems
- Familiarity with OSI PI DeltaV and data acquisition tools
- Prior exposure to robotic systems VFDs (e.g. Siemens G120 and highvoltage troubleshooting
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Full health coverage: medical dental vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 100 401K match up to 4
- PTO 8 paid holidays
- Health Savings Plans
- Life Insurance for employees and family
- Relocation assistance available (casebycase basis)
Contact Person: Elvis Eckard
Employment Type
Full-Time
