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Blue Wing Technical

Controls Engineer

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What they do

A Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process Engineer designs and maintains manufacturing equipment, facilities and processes for a pharmaceutical company. Maintains process controls for the specific sterile processing requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

$128,135 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support automation and process control activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will focus on DeltaV DCS configuration, S88 batch process design, and support of either upstream (bioreactors, fermentation, cell culture) or downstream (purification, chromatography, filtration) unit operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of automation engineering and hands-on pharma manufacturing experience, with the ability to work cross-functionally with process engineering, MSAT, validation, and quality teams. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and troubleshoot DeltaV control system applications, including module/phase logic, recipes, and HMI graphics Develop and maintain S88 batch structures (phases, operations, unit procedures, recipes) for upstream or downstream production equipment Support automation activities across the project lifecycle: FDS/URS development, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and startup Collaborate with process engineers to translate process requirements into control strategies Troubleshoot control system issues on the plant floor, supporting production and minimizing downtime Ensure compliance with c
GMP, 21 CFR
Part 11, and data integrity requirements Support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA related to automation systems Mentor junior engineers and contribute to automation standards and best practices Coordinate with equipment vendors and integrators on control system design and implementation Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Controls, or related Engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in DeltaV DCS configuration and support Strong understanding of S88 batch control philosophy Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated GMP manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with either upstream (bioreactors, seed trains, media/buffer prep) or downstream (chromatography, TFF, viral filtration) unit operations Familiarity with c
GMP, FDA
regulations, and validation lifecycle documentation Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working on the plant floor Preferred Qualifications Experience with DeltaV Batch Executive and Emerson's SmartBatch or similar Exposure to network/infrastructure for DCS environments (servers, workstations, historians) Experience with PI Historian, Syncade, or other MES/data integration platforms Prior experience supporting tech transfer or new product introduction (NPI)
Pay:
$70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Experience:
Delta V:
6 years (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Holly Springs, NC 27540: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person