
Senior Automation Engineer
Reckitt
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Wilson • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $173,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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