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Principal Automation Engineer

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Insight Global

Durham, NC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 1 hour ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description The Principal Automation Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for ongoing operations by serving as a system owner for facilities automation systems, maintaining the site in a compliant state, and ensuring engineering and quality standards are maintained. Facilities Engineering is responsible for the generation and implementation of change controls, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), deviations, and other quality system records. As a part of project execution, the Principal Automation Engineer supports the design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of new systems or the modification of existing systems and serves as a project manager or lead project engineer for multiple concurrent projects. For larger, more complex projects, the Principal Automation Engineer will manage engineering resources by assigning tasks, setting work priorities, and being responsible for project completion. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience with responsibilities in instrumentation/automation, and controls. This includes the development, implementation, and maintenance of process improvement.
  • Minimum 8 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and networking equipment.
  • 10+ years supporting and leading automation initiatives within cGMP-regulated environments.
  • Strong experience with BAS/BMS, EMS, or process automation platforms such as Siemens Insight & Desigo, Rockwell, and
PLC/SCADA
based systems.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Unicorn, Wonderware, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and RSLogix, Siemens Apogee with PPCL, and Open Process Control (OPC).
  • Experience with setting up equipment for data collection, transfer, and archival utilizing AVEVA Pi.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols including, but not limited to RS-485, RS-232, Fieldbus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus.
  • Experienced with Windows Servers hardware and Microsoft Windows - applications.
  • Have strong automation engineering skills and the ability to troubleshoot and make corrections in the field and manufacturing floor.
-Strong understanding of automation system architecture, control logic, alarm logic, and point configuration review for pharmaceutical cGMP environments.

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