Reckitt

Senior Automation Engineer

Reckitt

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: WilsonNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $173,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of automation systems for manufacturing and industrial processes
  • Develop and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and other control systems
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS) for manufacturing and utility equipment
  • Serve as automation subject matter expert (SME) for pharmaceutical production, utilities, and facility systems
  • Support validation of automation systems including authoring and reviewing of GAMP 5-compliant documentation (URS, FRS, DDS, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols)
  • Oversee lifecycle management of automated systems, ensuring adherence to 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, EU Annex 11, and GxP guidelines
  • Integrate and troubleshoot equipment automation with MES, historians, and other data systems
  • Lead the selection and integration of robotics, sensors, and industrial automation technologies
  • Manage capital projects related to electrical and automation upgrades, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements
  • Oversee commissioning and testing of new automation solutions
  • Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation system failures
  • Implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT and data analytics
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance, Validation, IT, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant system operation
  • Participate in audits, investigations, and validation efforts to uphold product and process quality
  • Identify, assess, and manage risks across the program portfolio
  • Provide engineering expertise to troubleshoot production or equipment challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical engineering, or controls engineering
  • Deep knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and SCADA systems (e.g. Wonderware, Ignition, Factory Talk, PCS7) and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFIBUS etc.)
  • Demonstrated ISA-95 and S88 understanding and execution
  • Experience with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles
  • Experience with robotics, motion control, and IoT integration is a plus
  • Familiarity with power distribution, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic design
  • Excellent project management and leadership skills
  • Strong understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and electrical codes
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO 9001/13485)
  • Exceptionally Strong background in managing budgets, resources, and timelines for large-scale initiatives
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing, food & beverage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, or energy sectors
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.
Benefits
  • medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
  • paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent
  • adoption and fertility support
  • tuition reimbursement
  • discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
  • life insurance for all employees globally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingSCADA systemsHMI designindustrial automationrobotics integrationIoT integrationAutoCAD ElectricalEPLANdata analyticspredictive maintenance
Soft Skills
project managementleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingrisk managementcommunicationprocess improvementengineering expertisebudget managementtimelines management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Automation EngineeringGMP certificationFDA compliance certificationISO 9001 certificationISO 13485 certification