United Therapeutics Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Principal Controls Engineer, Operational Technology
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expUnited Therapeutics Corporation is a publicly-traded biotech company focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for transplantable organs. The Principal Controls Engineer will lead the Operational Technology team in designing and supporting automation systems, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment while collaborating with various engineering and manufacturing teams.
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Hiring Manager
William Neutzling
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and guidance to the Operational Technology Automation team
Participate in and lead projects as a subject matter expert in automation systems for upgrades and/or new implementations. Provide expert support of distributed control systems, manufacturing and packaging automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems
Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs and field devices under strict change control. Perform preventative maintenance procedures on systems and/or equipment as required. Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and code troubleshooting and revisions
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and validation teams on system configuration, network architecture, software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequence of operations
Review automation system specifications, programming standards and implementation plans. Verify standards are met; ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing are followed
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in information technology or engineering or Bachelor's Degree in information technology or engineering
12+ years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, Delta V, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring with an Associate's Degree or 10+ years of automation experience including PLC programming and connectivity, Industrial Networking and Schneider EcoStruxure, Wonderware Archestra, Delta V, and Elpro Environmental Monitoring with a Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience working in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Prior experience working on construction projects
Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to effectively manage resource procurement and utilization
Superior database maintenance / development experience
Computer hardware / software validation and change control experience
PLC programming and connectivity
Industrial Networking
Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and Delta V
Experience working in small, fast paced project teams; ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Preferred
2+ years of supervisory experience
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage
Employee wellness resources
Savings plans (401k and ESPP)
Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits
Disability benefits
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Company
United Therapeutics Corporation
Founded to find a cure for a daughter’s rare disease, United Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming care for people with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Hamlet Bonilla Evertsz
Senior Network Engineer
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