CareerPlan

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS / PLC

US - North Carolina - Holly SpringsFull-time2026-08-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide automation technical leadership for building automation systems (BAS) and PLC-based process/utility skid equipment in a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation)

Builds

Robust building automation systems and PLC-based process/utility skid equipment for drug substance manufacturing.

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

BAS design, PLC programming, GMP compliance, Change Control management, Root cause analysis, Vendor FAT leadership, Data Integrity assessments, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Electrical/Chemical/Biotech Engineering degree, BMS design experience, OEM automation software integration, 21 CFR Part 11 knowledge, GAMP 5 familiarity

Technologies

Building Automation Systems (BAS), PLCs, OEM automation software, Field instrumentation

Responsibilities

Lead vendor FAT for automation testing, Develop engineering documentation and procedures, Support commissioning and qualification (IV/ACO), Drive continuous improvement for utility systems, Perform data integrity assessments, Provide rotational on-call operational support

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities