Job Title

Automation Engineer (Entry/Mid-Level)

Job Description

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the validation of automation systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and managing validation protocols and handling change control processes to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and industry regulations.

Must-haves

• GMP Documentation Experience: Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation, with the ability to assist in creating, reviewing, and managing documentation for automation systems.

• Validation Protocols: Experience or exposure to drafting, reviewing, and executing validation protocols to ensure that automation systems comply with regulatory and industry requirements.

• Change Control Management: Familiarity with managing and documenting change control processes within automated systems, ensuring all changes are controlled and compliant.

Hard Skills

• Experience or familiarity with automation validation and GMP compliance.

• Ability to work with validation protocols and manage change control processes.

• Basic knowledge of automation systems with a focus on maintaining compliance through documentation and validation efforts.

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration

• Communication

• Problem-Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Adaptability

• Time Management

• Initiative

Work Environment

The workweek is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. With an hour lunch break.

40 hours per week. Anything over that is booked as overtime.

This position is based at a customer site in Durham, NC.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Durham, North Carolina.

Day-to-day

The Automation Engineer will develop and manage validation protocols, ensuring that all control systems meet GMP and industry standards. The role involves working with internal teams and clients to manage change controls, document updates, and ensure the compliance of automation systems throughout the project lifecycle. This position is fully on-site with standard hours.

Company Type

Pharmaceutical Integrator based out of Cary, NC.

Company Overview

This company is a leading provider of engineering and automation solutions, specializing in system integration for the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. Located in the Raleigh-Durham area, they focus on delivering high-quality control system integration services that enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance. Their expertise includes automating complex processes, providing compliance and commissioning services, and supporting clients from design through implementation and ongoing maintenance. They are dedicated to innovation and excellence, continually investing in advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of their clients in the life sciences sector.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.