Automation Enginer Support in Carolina at JC Automation Corp
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Job Description
About Company:
JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.
JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to ensure the continuous operation and compliance of automated systems across Manufacturing and Utilities areas in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for computerized system support, troubleshooting, change control, and validation activities in support of a capital project.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Engineering — driving system improvements, providing consulting advice on technology use, and ensuring all automation activities meet the highest regulatory and Data Integrity standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operational Continuity: Ensure continuous operations of all process equipment, including programming and ongoing maintenance for Manufacturing and Utilities areas.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support during installation, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and upgrade of computerized systems — including PLCs, HMI, DeltaV, FactoryTalk, SCADA, DCS/BAS, networking, databases, and MES systems.
- System Improvements: Perform software or hardware changes by developing analysis and recommending improvements using state-of-the-art computer technology.
- Project Participation: Participate proactively in implementation projects for new integrated business applications and process automation, providing consulting expertise.
- Change Control: Evaluate and close change control requirements and documentation, ensuring the validated and compliant state of automation environments.
- Quality Events: Assist in quality event investigations, internal audits, CAPA, and standalone processes related to manufacturing and laboratory computerized systems.
- User Training: Provide user training and continuous support to ensure proper use of software applications following established operational procedures.
- Procedure Development: Develop and review automation procedures — Operational, Maintenance, Security, Backup/Restore, and Disaster Recovery.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related automation discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer in a pharmaceutical or biotech cGMP manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, DeltaV, or FactoryTalk platforms.
- Experience executing change control and supporting quality event investigations in a regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, Data Integrity, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).
Preferred
- Experience with MES systems — configuration, troubleshooting, or integration.
- Familiarity with historian databases (OSI PI) and fourth-generation language reporting.
- Experience authoring automation procedures (SOPs, security plans, disaster recovery).
- GAMP 5 knowledge applied to automation system validation.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- PLCs, HMI, SCADA, DeltaV, FactoryTalk — advanced configuration and troubleshooting
- MES systems — support and integration
- Change control execution and CAPA support in regulated environments
- Automation procedure development — SOPs, security plans, backup/restore, disaster recovery
- cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Data Integrity compliance
- Quality event investigation and internal audit support
- Network configuration and industrial communication protocols
- Microsoft Office 365
Soft Skills
- Deep technical ownership of automation systems
- Clear communication with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Engineering teams
- Proactive risk identification and escalation
- Disciplined in regulatory documentation and change management
- Project milestone accountability
- Consulting mindset — advising on technology use and process improvement