Senior Automation Controls Engineer

The individual will install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and PC-based automation systems for utilities, processing, filling, inspection, and packaging. Responsibilities include system administration (access control, backups, revision control), troubleshooting, and specifying control system and documentation requirements. They will review functional specs for hardware/software, specify/troubleshoot vision systems and instrumentation, and prepare preferred vendor lists. Minor code/HMI edits may be needed, so reading logic and basic programming is required. Must read electrical control diagrams and redline them as-built. ACAD and networking experience are a plus, but not required. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for cross-functional team support.

• Understand 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, and other regulatory guidance associated with computer / automation-based systems.
• Provide support for the engineering and design of automated systems
• Understand and read complex ladder logic
• Understand PLC/ PC based controllers and functionality
• Troubleshoot low-voltage control wiring
• Working knowledge of vision inspection systems and related quality
• Define requirements for vendor design documentation.
• Generate user requirement specifications for control systems.
• Review vendor automation design documentation (FRS, DDS, requirements traceability matrix, code, and logic).
• Working knowledge of vision inspection systems and related quality processes in a GMP environment.
• Review qualification protocols of automated systems.
• Support the execution of the qualification of automated control systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics for troubleshooting and repair
• Prepare risk assessments for automated systems.
• Prepare Change Controls associated with changes to control systems
• Able to perform complex assessments for computer systems against current industry compliance requirements