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Automation PLC/SCADA Engineer

Precision Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Automation PLC/SCADA Engineer

Contract – NJ

Shift: 2nd or 3rd shift (evenings or nights)

Overview

Seeking a hands-on Automation/Controls Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has a strong PLC/SCADA background within a GMP pharmaceutical environment and is comfortable troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment on the production floor. This is a mid-level opportunity for someone with a solid engineering foundation who is still technically hands-on and interested in continuing to learn.

Background

  • 4–10 years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical automation experience
  • Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing automation and controls systems
  • Strong experience with PLC and SCADA systems, particularly Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
  • Experience troubleshooting across PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, electrical, software, and industrial networking
  • Experience in GMP/cGMP manufacturing environments
  • Background supporting equipment integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, or capital projects
  • Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing or filling lines is highly preferred

Requirements

  • 4–10 years of relevant pharmaceutical automation/controls experience
  • Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting experience
  • Strong SCADA/HMI experience (Ignition, iFix, WinCC, etc.)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues on manufacturing equipment
  • Working knowledge of GMP, automation validation, change control, investigations, and data integrity
  • Experience with industrial networking and automation communication protocols is preferred
  • Must be technically hands-on

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