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Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS / PLC

US - North Carolina - Holly Springs💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide automation technical leadership for building a new GMP drug substance manufacturing plant, designing and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS) and PLC-based process/utility skid equipment.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation - BAS/PLC)

Builds

Robust building automation systems and PLC-based process/utility skid equipment for a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

BAS design, PLC programming, GMP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, FAT leadership, change control management, root cause analysis, system administration, vendor management

Preferred skills

Electrical/Computer/Chemical/Biotech Engineering degree, BMS design experience, GAMP 5 knowledge, OEM automation software integration, field instrumentation expertise

Technologies

Building Automation Systems (BAS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), OEM automation software, field instrumentation

Responsibilities

Lead site design, construction, and operational readiness for automation systems; Develop and maintain engineering documentation and validation procedures; Support commissioning, qualification, and IV/ACO efforts; Lead vendor FAT and ensure control strategy compliance; Act as system owner for maintenance, change controls, and continuous improvement; Provide day-to-day operational support and troubleshooting.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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