Automation Engineer – Pharma / Biotech

HIRING: Automation Engineer Pharma / Biotech Location: New Jersey

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Life Sciences

Employment: Contract

C2C contractual basis available We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support automation and controls activities within a regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment.

Job Description Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation/control systems

Support PLC, HMI, SCADA & DCS systems

Configure and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens & Emerson DeltaV Support instrumentation, VFDs, control panels, and automation equipment

Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning & startup Support IQ/OQ/PQ and CSV activities

Prepare and execute automation testing and validation documentation

Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP, GAMP 5 & 21 CFR Part 11 Support change controls, deviations, investigations, RCA, and CAPA

Collaborate with Engineering, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams

Required Qualifications 3+ years Automation/Controls Engineering experience

Strong hands-on PLC, HMI, SCADA and/or DCS experience

Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Emerson DeltaV Instrumentation and VFD experience

FAT/SAT and commissioning experience

Understanding of IQ/OQ/PQ & CSV Knowledge of GMP/GxP, GAMP 5 & 21 CFR Part 11 Experience with change controls, deviations, investigations, and RCA

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing experience

DeltaV + Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience

Experience in validated production environments

Knowledge of automation lifecycle, commissioning, qualification, and validation

Ideal Profile: DeltaV + Rockwell/Allen-Bradley + PLC/DCS + GMP + FAT/SAT + IQ/OQ/PQ + CSV